- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,246,434
- Reaction score
- 59
One of the most intriguing players across the NFL this season is Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Luther Burden III, who has a massive opportunity in front of him.
After veteran DJ Moore was traded this offseason to the Buffalo Bills, Burden jumped up the depth chart alongside former first-round pick Rome Odunze, where both young receivers will likely compete to be the primary pass catcher for quarterback Caleb Williams.
Burden's name has come up in discussions about potential breakout stars this year, including in the fantasy football world. As a rookie last season, Burden totaled 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns with limited opportunities. But Williams, as well as the Bears coaching staff, has high hopes for the young and talented receiver.
In an interview with Kay Adams of "Up & Adams" on Monday, Williams discussed Burden's potential breakout in 2026, sharing telling comments about the young wideout.
"He makes the first guy miss, every time," Williams said. "That's his trait. He catches every thing, easy passes, hard passes, he's a friendly receiver to the QB. His route running and things like that are super friendly. When you put the ball in his hands, he makes the first player miss quite often."
The 2025 second-round pick has plenty of untapped potential, and working in Ben Johnson's offense for a second year could see him breakout to an entirely different level.
Chicago's receiving core is unique in that they have two very talented young receivers, who could both be a No. 1 target for their team. And depending on how the quarterback and head coach work them into the offense, both Burden and Odunze could benefit tremendously from a shared workload.
Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Caleb Williams' comments on Bears WR Luther Burden are quite telling
Continue reading...
After veteran DJ Moore was traded this offseason to the Buffalo Bills, Burden jumped up the depth chart alongside former first-round pick Rome Odunze, where both young receivers will likely compete to be the primary pass catcher for quarterback Caleb Williams.
Burden's name has come up in discussions about potential breakout stars this year, including in the fantasy football world. As a rookie last season, Burden totaled 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns with limited opportunities. But Williams, as well as the Bears coaching staff, has high hopes for the young and talented receiver.
In an interview with Kay Adams of "Up & Adams" on Monday, Williams discussed Burden's potential breakout in 2026, sharing telling comments about the young wideout.
"He makes the first guy miss, every time," Williams said. "That's his trait. He catches every thing, easy passes, hard passes, he's a friendly receiver to the QB. His route running and things like that are super friendly. When you put the ball in his hands, he makes the first player miss quite often."
The 2025 second-round pick has plenty of untapped potential, and working in Ben Johnson's offense for a second year could see him breakout to an entirely different level.
Chicago's receiving core is unique in that they have two very talented young receivers, who could both be a No. 1 target for their team. And depending on how the quarterback and head coach work them into the offense, both Burden and Odunze could benefit tremendously from a shared workload.
Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Caleb Williams' comments on Bears WR Luther Burden are quite telling
Continue reading...
