Bears rookie Luther Burden earns trust of quarterback Caleb Williams, and it's paying off in big ways. The Missouri native receiver has been steadily climbing the depth chart over the past few weeks, with his playing time increasing as he proves himself to be a reliable target for Williams.
Burden's breakthrough moment came two weeks ago against the Giants, when he caught a crucial 27-yard pass that put the Bears in field-goal range. Two plays later, Williams scored a touchdown, and Burden's effort was instrumental in securing the win.
Since then, Burden has continued to impress, with his playing time increasing each week. He played a career-high 48.5% of the Bears' offensive snaps against the Giants, and last week he saw 44% of the team's snaps.
Bears coach Ben Johnson praises Burden for his route-running skills and attention to detail, saying that he's "steadily climbed" in terms of his performance on the field. Johnson also notes that Burden has been working hard in practice, which is paying off as he earns more playing time.
Burden himself credits his hard work and dedication for his increased role with the team. He says that "my hard work is starting to pay off," and that he's excited to continue growing alongside quarterback Caleb Williams.
The emergence of Burden and other rookie players like Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai has been a key part of the Bears' strategy this season. The team took three rookies in the first two rounds, despite needing defensive help, with Johnson hoping that these players would be ready to compete for playing time and target shares as the season wears on.
It's clear that Burden is one player who is making it work, and he'll have a chance to prove himself again this week against the Steelers. With their porous pass defense, the Steelers could be just what Burden needs to break out and take his game to the next level.
Burden's breakthrough moment came two weeks ago against the Giants, when he caught a crucial 27-yard pass that put the Bears in field-goal range. Two plays later, Williams scored a touchdown, and Burden's effort was instrumental in securing the win.
Since then, Burden has continued to impress, with his playing time increasing each week. He played a career-high 48.5% of the Bears' offensive snaps against the Giants, and last week he saw 44% of the team's snaps.
Bears coach Ben Johnson praises Burden for his route-running skills and attention to detail, saying that he's "steadily climbed" in terms of his performance on the field. Johnson also notes that Burden has been working hard in practice, which is paying off as he earns more playing time.
Burden himself credits his hard work and dedication for his increased role with the team. He says that "my hard work is starting to pay off," and that he's excited to continue growing alongside quarterback Caleb Williams.
The emergence of Burden and other rookie players like Colston Loveland and Kyle Monangai has been a key part of the Bears' strategy this season. The team took three rookies in the first two rounds, despite needing defensive help, with Johnson hoping that these players would be ready to compete for playing time and target shares as the season wears on.
It's clear that Burden is one player who is making it work, and he'll have a chance to prove himself again this week against the Steelers. With their porous pass defense, the Steelers could be just what Burden needs to break out and take his game to the next level.
! He's really proving himself as a reliable target for Caleb Williams and I think he's got some big plays in him this week against the Steelers 
. The fact that coach Ben Johnson is giving him so much praise is awesome, it shows he's putting trust in the guy and Burden is delivering 
. And can we talk about how impressive it is that he's only been with the team for a bit and already making an impact? 
He's definitely one to watch this season!
His confidence in QB Caleb Williams is paying off big time! Interesting how Coach Ben Johnson praises Burden's route-running skills 
, it's clear he's working hard to get ahead of the competition 
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. As a parent, it's great to see young players like him putting in the effort to improve their skills and make a difference on the field. I'm excited to see how he'll do against the Steelers - they have a pretty weak defense, so Burden should be able to capitalize on some big plays 
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48.5% of snaps is crazy for a rookie... I mean, if he's still growing and learning, doesn't that kinda go against the idea of giving him a chance to prove himself? 
. I mean, it's a decent grab, don't get me wrong, but what really set him apart was the play before that, when Williams threw a long bomb downfield and Burden had the chance to make a big impact. Without that throw, we might be seeing a different narrative here 
. I mean, it's not like he was the only one making plays against the Giants – there were plenty of other guys contributing to that win. Let's see how he performs when the stakes are higher and the pressure's on 
. He still has a lot to prove, especially against top-tier defenses like the Steelers 
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I'm loving how Burden's hard work is paying off for him! It's all about dedication and believing in your own abilities, you know? He's got the talent, but it's the drive that's really pushing him forward 
. With the Steelers' pass defense being so porous, it's the perfect opportunity for Burden to shine 
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