Tom Krasovic: Bears nailed first-round pick, while Raiders made it clear they didn’t like Shedeur Sanders

Tom Krasovic: Bears nailed first-round pick, while Raiders made it clear they didn’t like Shedeur Sanders

Six thoughts on last week’s NFL draft. …  1. The best first-round pairing was Colston Loveland and the Bears. Expect 50 catches and five touchdowns from the rookie tight end, who will enhance the offense’s versatility. It’s vital that the Bears unlock quarterback Caleb Williams, the first pick of the 2024 draft. Williams was far too slow in getting the ball out last year. He should click with Loveland, although the rookie won’t be 22 until next …

Exec Says Colston Loveland Is Not Sam LaPorta. He's Better

Taking a tight end in the 1st round of the NFL draft was not something Chicago Bears fans expected after the end of last season. If you’d polled people at the time, most would’ve said offensive line, pass rusher, or maybe running back. However, things always take unexpected turns in the offseason. The decision can be made for you based on how free agency goes and how the board falls ahead of you. Chicago secured help on both lines in March, easi…

NFL Executive: "Colston Loveland Will Be Better Than Sam LaPorta"

Most Chicago Bears fans were in shock when commissioner Roger Goodell announced Colston Loveland as the team’s pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. After some time has passed, a lot of fans have warmed up to the idea of adding another tight end in Chicago, and one anonymous NFL executive not only believes Loveland was an outstanding pick, but that he will be better than Detroit Lions’ tight end Sam LaPorta. NFL Exec: “Loveland Will Be …

NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions

Colston Loveland Bears GM Ryan Poles said first-round TE Colston Loveland stood out to them while they were watching film. “This kid stood out as just a different type of player,” Poles said, via The Athletic. Bears HC Ben Johnson noticed Loveland when he was scouting quarterbacks last year. “When you’re studying other players — call it J.J. McCarthy last year — yeah, (Loveland) flashed immediately,” Johnson said. “He was all over the tape.” Joh…

Chicago Bears' Colston Loveland draws outrageous reception prediction from exec

While Colston Loveland hasn't even played a down for the Chicago Bears yet, one NFL executive has major expectations.