Bears rookie WR Luther Burden may see increased playing time, thanks to clutch performance. Burden's impressive catch in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-20 win over the Giants could be a turning point in his development with the team. After missing three consecutive games due to a concussion suffered against the Ravens, Burden returned on Sunday with a significant impact. The Bears' second-round rookie caught three passes for 51 yards, marking his first game back after being sidelined.
The 27-yard gain he recorded on a fade stop route helped set up a Bears field goal and contributed to their narrow victory over the Giants. "It was a pretty easy deep stopper," Burden said of the play. "Get him going, stop on a dime, get a good completion." The rookie's performance has been steadily increasing, with coach Ben Johnson noting that Burden is starting to get more targets.
"Slowly you've seen his rep count go up," Johnson said. "He's a guy who is starting to get more targets. It's a trust level between the coaches and the player. It's a trust level between the quarterback and a receiver. It continues to ascend." The Bears' offense has been struggling with drops lately, but Burden's impressive catch on Sunday helped alleviate some of that concern.
"We acknowledge the fact that there were a few of those that we could have hauled in," Johnson said. "We need to do that, turn the page, let's keep it moving." The Bears' quarterback, Caleb Williams, expressed confidence in his receiver's abilities. "As 'Lu' has said, when he gets the ball in his hands and he's one-on-one, he's pretty dangerous," Williams said.
Bears left tackle Theo Benedet also chimed in on Burden's performance, saying that the rookie had a significant impact on Sunday's game. "That was one of the fun ones, as an offensive lineman, to knock one in like that," Benedet said. The Bears' coaching staff is optimistic about Burden's future with the team, citing his steady improvement and increased playing time.
"We're finding ways to win," coach Ben Johnson said. "Yet we have so far that we can still go and accomplish." Only two years ago, Johnson was talking about the Bears being on the rise, and now it seems like the team is indeed heading in the right direction with Burden's emergence as a key contributor.
The 27-yard gain he recorded on a fade stop route helped set up a Bears field goal and contributed to their narrow victory over the Giants. "It was a pretty easy deep stopper," Burden said of the play. "Get him going, stop on a dime, get a good completion." The rookie's performance has been steadily increasing, with coach Ben Johnson noting that Burden is starting to get more targets.
"Slowly you've seen his rep count go up," Johnson said. "He's a guy who is starting to get more targets. It's a trust level between the coaches and the player. It's a trust level between the quarterback and a receiver. It continues to ascend." The Bears' offense has been struggling with drops lately, but Burden's impressive catch on Sunday helped alleviate some of that concern.
"We acknowledge the fact that there were a few of those that we could have hauled in," Johnson said. "We need to do that, turn the page, let's keep it moving." The Bears' quarterback, Caleb Williams, expressed confidence in his receiver's abilities. "As 'Lu' has said, when he gets the ball in his hands and he's one-on-one, he's pretty dangerous," Williams said.
Bears left tackle Theo Benedet also chimed in on Burden's performance, saying that the rookie had a significant impact on Sunday's game. "That was one of the fun ones, as an offensive lineman, to knock one in like that," Benedet said. The Bears' coaching staff is optimistic about Burden's future with the team, citing his steady improvement and increased playing time.
"We're finding ways to win," coach Ben Johnson said. "Yet we have so far that we can still go and accomplish." Only two years ago, Johnson was talking about the Bears being on the rise, and now it seems like the team is indeed heading in the right direction with Burden's emergence as a key contributor.
! The way he snagged that 27-yard gain against the Giants was straight fire 
. Coach Ben Johnson's ravin' about how trust is buildin' between Burden and QB Caleb Williams, and I'm lovin' it 
. This kid's got skills for days! He's been quietly producin' and now he's startin' to get more targets 
. The Bears offense needs this kinda lift, and Burden's the spark plug they need 
️. It's cool to see 'em acknowledgin' their drops and movin' on, like Benedet said 
. With Burden at the helm, this team's got some real momentum goin' on!
. One clutch performance doesn't mean he's gonna be a game-changer or anything. And three catches for 51 yards? Please, that's just a tiny sample size. He could've been playing receiver for his grandma and still managed those numbers 
. The coaches are hyping him up way too much, if you ask me. "Trust level" this, "trust level" that... what I want to see is some actual stats 
. And don't even get me started on the offense's struggles with drops earlier in the season. This could be a case of them "turning the page" and suddenly becoming superhuman 
. We'll just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out, I guess 
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Caleb williams is looking up to burden too, that's a good sign for the team. now we just need the offense to stay consistent 
. It'll be interesting to see how he continues to develop and if his clutch performance will become a regular thing 
. Not saying he's going to single-handedly turn the Bears into a Super Bowl contender or anything, but it's nice to have some optimism around this team for once 
. Still, it's exciting to see Burden making a difference and I'm curious to see how he'll continue to develop 
I'm lovin' this kid Burden, he's like a breath of fresh air out there on the field 
! I mean, three catches for 51 yards in his first game back from injury? That's impressive, dude! And that 27-yard gain? Clutch! I was on the edge of my seat when I saw him make that stop on the fade route 
. The coaching staff is giving him more targets and it's paying off big time! It's like they say, "the player you don't know much about can sometimes be the one who takes over a game" 
. It's all about trust and confidence between players, coaches, and the quarterback - it's like building strong relationships in our personal lives. You gotta have faith that the other person has got your back, or in this case, will make a great catch when they need to. And I love how coach Ben Johnson is emphasizing the importance of turning the page and moving forward - life is all about learning from our mistakes and using them as stepping stones for growth 
. It's gonna be interesting to see how Burden continues to develop and what kind of impact he'll have on the team's future 
. Still, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Burden can be a key contributor for this team 
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i was like whoa did he just do that?! and his numbers are insane 51 yards on 3 catches already... i think ben johnson is right, he's starting to get more targets and we can see him make a big impact 
caleb williams said it too - luther is pretty dangerous when he's got the ball in his hands 
and theo Benedet just got hyped for knocking one in like that 
. It's awesome to see the coaches and teammates trusting him with more targets and reps. Caleb Williams' confidence in Burden is well-deserved, and it's clear they've got a strong chemistry going on 
! The 27-yard catch was huge, set up that field goal and changed the game momentum. It's cool to see him getting more targets too 
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And Caleb Williams seems to have total faith in the kid, which is awesome 
Theo Benedet as a left tackle is always good for some solid insight 
The Bears are lookin' like they're gettin' back on track, and Burden's emergence as a key contributor is definitely a bright spot in an otherwise tumultuous season 
Bring it on!
He's been through some tough times with that concussion, but he's bouncing back stronger than ever! 
- it's all about trusting each other on the field and making those clutch plays. Caleb Williams seems to be totally on board too, saying Burden is "pretty dangerous" when he's got the ball in his hands 
It's always refreshing to see coaches acknowledging the trust factor between QB, QB, and receiver... maybe we can learn something from this?
. The Bears' offense has been struggling with drops lately, but Burden's catch helped alleviate some of that concern. Maybe this is the turning point for him to become a consistent contributor? Only time will tell, but I'm excited to see what he does next