The Bears added speedy rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. this offseason, where the hope is he can develop into a playmaker for quarterback Justin Fields.
One of the biggest criticisms of Jones was that he’s on the older side as a rookie. Jones will be 25 years old when the 2022 season gets underway, which is the same age as some of the league’s top wideouts in A.J. Brown and DK Metcalf.
Jones previously explained that being an older rookie has its benefits. But he also had a clear message for his critics: His age doesn’t matter; he’s going to make plays regardless.
