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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is a big fan of rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III, a borderline first-round pick who the Bears nabbed with the 39th overall pick.Burden adds another young playmaker for quarterback Caleb Williams, who will be looking to break out in his second year. One year after they drafted Rome Odunze in the first round, Chicago adds Burden to their wide receiver room, which also features DJ Moore.
Johnson was asked about Burden, and he summed it up with one word: "Stud." Discussing the newest receiving addition, Johnson noted how Burden's film stood out and what he can bring to the offense as a rookie."Luther? Stud.
You saw the highlights, right? He's a playmaker waiting to happen," Johnson told the media on Saturday. "For 6-foot, 200+ pounds, it's rare to see someone with his movement skills. He can stop on a dime, and accelerate just like that.
Give him a little bit of space and he can make big things happen. A dangerous player, weapon, call him what you want but I see big things in his future." It's clear that the Bears have plans for Burden in his rookie season, and after their first two picks were spent on offensive playmakers, Williams is going to have no shortage of options in the passing game.
Williams' success will define the 2025 season, and the Bears regime has done everything to ensure the young quarterback has a breakout year in the NFL.Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and InstagramThis article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Ben Johnson used this one word to describe rookie WR Luther Burden.
