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Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland has been an observer so far in the NFL, but that's all about to change when training camp kicks off. Loveland has officially been cleared to practice, although the Bears will have him ramp up to full action.
While Loveland was sidelined from rookie minicamp to OTAs to mandatory minicamp, he's remained involved in the mental aspect of the game. And he's impressed his new head coach Ben Johnson, who had high praise for Loveland's work ethic at this point of his young career.
"I can tell you from the moment he's gotten into the building – I'm just blown away by how he approaches everything," Johnson said. "I don't think there's a guy I saw in the building more this summer than him. It's really a credit for who he wants to be as he continues. He's attacking the rehab hard, he wants to be a factor here this fall.”
While Loveland has been cleared to practice, the question is when he'll be fully healthy and able to thrive in this offense. Chicago will start Loveland out in a ramp-up period before turning him loose. The good news is he should be full-go before the pads come on.
The Bears drafted Loveland with the 10th overall pick, and it's clear that Johnson influenced the decision in some way. Loveland has drawn comparisons to Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who Johnson helped develop into a stud, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Loveland step into that role in this offense.
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While Loveland was sidelined from rookie minicamp to OTAs to mandatory minicamp, he's remained involved in the mental aspect of the game. And he's impressed his new head coach Ben Johnson, who had high praise for Loveland's work ethic at this point of his young career.
"I can tell you from the moment he's gotten into the building – I'm just blown away by how he approaches everything," Johnson said. "I don't think there's a guy I saw in the building more this summer than him. It's really a credit for who he wants to be as he continues. He's attacking the rehab hard, he wants to be a factor here this fall.”
While Loveland has been cleared to practice, the question is when he'll be fully healthy and able to thrive in this offense. Chicago will start Loveland out in a ramp-up period before turning him loose. The good news is he should be full-go before the pads come on.
The Bears drafted Loveland with the 10th overall pick, and it's clear that Johnson influenced the decision in some way. Loveland has drawn comparisons to Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, who Johnson helped develop into a stud, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see Loveland step into that role in this offense.
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This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Ben Johnson raves about Bears rookie Colston Loveland's work ethic
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