Bears Impressed With Velus Jones Jr.
3 years agoThe Chicago Bears have been impressed with rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr.'s speed, but they also like his overall makeup. Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy said Jones is a "physically mature dude." "I mean he can handle this league, you can see that already. Then the speed just jumped at you on the tape. When that guy gets the ball in his hands, he looks like 4.3 on the field. Not many guys can do that," Getsy said. Jones might not be a dynamic outside receiver like the ones taken in the first round, but his rare speed can make him versatile and able to move around in the offense. He'll have the opportunity to carve out a role as the No. 4 receiver in his rookie season behind Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle and Equanimeous St. Brown.
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain