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Bear Necessities: Cole Kmet wins 2022 Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award

Bear Necessities: Cole Kmet wins 2022 Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award

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There were many mixed emotions at Halas Hall on Wednesday that had nothing to do with the team’s practice or anything on the field. The members of the Pro Football Writers of America’s Chicago chapter announced Bears tight end Cole Kmet as the 2022 Jeff Dickerson Good Guy Award winner. The award was presented on the one-year anniversary of Jeff Dickerson’s passing, the long-time Bears beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. The award was renamed in his honor last year shortly after he passed away from colon cancer.

The award is presented to the player or players that are most cooperative and willing to speak with the media throughout the season. Kmet is someone who has provided thoughtful answers in his press conferences and made himself available whenever possible to reporters inside the locker room. The award was presented by Dickerson’s parents, George and Sandy.

Kmet, the third-year tight end who grew up in the Chicago suburbs, was very appreciative of the award as someone who grew up a Bears fan. He was familiar with Dickerson’s reports and radio hits prior to his Bears career. “To get an award in his name is really special,” Kmet said via 670 The Score’s Chris Emma.

The award was established in 2013. Previous winners include:

  • 2013: Josh McCown
  • 2014: Ryan Mundy
  • 2015: Matt Slauson
  • 2016: Tracy Porter
  • 2017: Zach Miller
  • 2018: Prince Amukamara
  • 2019: Allen Robinson II
  • 2020: Mitchell Trubisky
  • 2021: Tashaun Gipson and Robert Quinn

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QB Mitchell Trubisky wins 2020 Bears Media Good Guy award

Considering the tumultuous year Mitchell Trubisky has had, it’s not a surprise that he was voted the Bears Media Good Guy Award recipient.

Every year since 2013, members of Pro Football Writers of America’s Chicago chapter elect their Bears Good Guy award winner, the player that is most cooperative with the media.

This year’s winner is quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

Considering the tumultuous year Trubisky had with his fifth-year option being declined, Nick Foles being brought into the mix, winning the quarterback competition, being benched in Week 3 and then coming back stronger than ever at the close of the season, he’s handled himself with dignity and treated the media with respect through it all.

Receiver Allen Robinson was runner-up for the award, considering his insight amid a somewhat difficult year with contract negotiations.

Past winners include Robinson (2019), cornerback Prince Amukamara (2018), tight end Zach Miller (2017), cornerback Tracy Porter (2016), offensive lineman Matt Slauson (2015), safety Ryan Mundy (2014) and quarterback Josh McCown (2013).

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QB Mitchell Trubisky wins 2020 Bears Media Good Guy award

Considering the tumultuous year Mitchell Trubisky has had, it’s not a surprise that he was voted the Bears Media Good Guy Award recipient.

Every year since 2013, members of Pro Football Writers of America’s Chicago chapter elect their Bears Good Guy award winner, the player that is most cooperative with the media.

This year’s winner is quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

Considering the tumultuous year Trubisky had with his fifth-year option being declined, Nick Foles being brought into the mix, winning the quarterback competition, being benched in Week 3 and then coming back stronger than ever at the close of the season, he’s handled himself with dignity and treated the media with respect through it all.

Receiver Allen Robinson was runner-up for the award, considering his insight amid a somewhat difficult year with contract negotiations.

Past winners include Robinson (2019), cornerback Prince Amukamara (2018), tight end Zach Miller (2017), cornerback Tracy Porter (2016), offensive lineman Matt Slauson (2015), safety Ryan Mundy (2014) and quarterback Josh McCown (2013).

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