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PFF gives Bears WR room unique distinction ahead of 2024 regular season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Most folks who follow the NFL are high on the Bears’ wide receiver room this season. But Pro Football Focus has taken their praise of DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze to a new level.
In a column published last week, Sam Monson argued that all three of the Bears wideouts are among the top-32 in the league. In other words, all three are worthy of being called a WR1.
Monson has Moore leading the way at No. 12 on his list. That’s just behind Stefon Diggs and Puka Nacua.
“Justin Fields was not seeing the game well at all early in the year, and despite that, DJ Moore was still able to rack up 1,364 yards at 2.31 yards per route run,” Monson wrote. “He has proven to be an exceptionally effective receiver in all areas regardless of quarterback during his career.”
Moore has been one of the most consistent wide receivers in the league since the Panthers drafted him in the first round of the 2018 season. He enjoyed the best season of his career last year– his first with the Bears.
Next for the Bears is Keenan Allen, who slots between Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jaylen Waddle at No. 22.
“Keenan Allen had 97 targets across his top seven games last season for the Chargers and racked up 1,243 yards in only 13 games. He was moved on because of a bloated contract he refused to take a pay cut on, but now, he brings one of the best route-running arsenals to Chicago to help rookie Caleb Williams.”
Allen turned 32 years old last month, but his route-running prowess should help him remain effective at his “advanced” age. Allen has relied on precision and technique rather than blazing speed throughout his career, so there should be concerns about him losing a step in Chicago.
Finally, Odunze rounds out the group at No. 29 on PFF’s list. That puts him between Michael Pittman Jr. and George Pickens
“Rome Odunze would have been the first receiver drafted in…
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Publish date : 2024-05-26 20:33:20
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