The Chicago Bears don’t have the most impressive wide receivers room, but quarterback Justin Fields believes this group is “good enough” to get the job done. One of those guys is rookie Velus Jones Jr., who’s already made a strong impression on his quarterback.
Jones, a third-round pick out of Tennessee, has been praised for his 4.31 speed and run-after-the-catch ability. And it’s something that Fields has already noticed as early as rookie minicamp.
“At rookie minicamp there was one play that stood out to me, he had a 10-yard dig route in and caught it and hit that second gear kick for a touchdown,” Fields said in an interview with Bleacher Report. “I think he caught it at 10 yards and took it 60, so he’s a great run-after-the-catch guy. He’s going to pick up a lot of yards and is physical. He’s almost like a running back at receiver. Having him on the outside and putting the ball in his hands and letting him work will be great.”
