October 5, 20214 yr comment_186349 https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-acquire-wr-jakeem-grant-in-trade-with-dolphins It appears we are done with Webster and in walk Jakeem Grant. Which version are we getting as the quote below from his old coach doesn't make me optimistic? This is relatively low risk as it's a 2023 6th Rd pick but the "get more draft picks" crowd won't be happy. His skill set mirrors Cohen's quite a bit, likely less shiftiness more long speed. I can't see us keeping both on the roster long term. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/2021/10/05/ap-source-dolphins-send-jakeem-grant-to-bears-for-2023-pick.html “Obviously Jakeem struggled a bit. ... He’s been very productive for a number of years but struggled a bit (Sunday). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT5NNDhBKDY Report
October 5, 20214 yr comment_186352 Looking at the tape from AZ link above (its the bottom one) we got a steal. He is fast as hell. Helps our return game, and makes Herbert a full time RB with monty out. You can probably run a few plays like you'll run with Cohen with him too. Report
October 5, 20214 yr comment_186353 On the one hand he’s yet another “small fast receiver” that potentially “could blow the top off offenses” but he adds to the return game too…or so we hope. I’d like for us to get a large body receiver in the mix (ala DK Metcalf, AJ Brown or Megatron). Or at the very least use the current TEs (all of them). Report
October 5, 20214 yr Author comment_186355 16 minutes ago, BearFan NYC said: Looking at the tape from AZ link above (its the bottom one) we got a steal. He is fast as hell. Helps our return game, and makes Herbert a full time RB with monty out. You can probably run a few plays like you'll run with Cohen with him too. Aside from Webster's issues I think keeping Herbert fresh for RB duties is a big part of this. I checked out Overthecap.com and it appears Grant just took a big pay cut from Miami and he's a FA after this season. You'd think it would have motivated him to perform well in Miami but maybe that negotiation left some hurt feelings. If he wants a new deal in 2022 anywhere now he needs to put it on film. We'll see what kind of energy he brings to the game this weekend. https://overthecap.com/player/jakeem-grant/4899/ Report
October 5, 20214 yr comment_186362 He is a 2nd Team All-Pro Punt Returner from 2020, and has 5 career return TDs (3 punt, 2 kick). This is like getting CPat back for a fraction of the cost. Report
October 6, 20214 yr Author comment_186366 8 hours ago, adam said: He is a 2nd Team All-Pro Punt Returner from 2020, and has 5 career return TDs (3 punt, 2 kick). This is like getting CPat back for a fraction of the cost. CPat was great as a gunner on punt coverage. Don't think we're going to get that with Grant. Report
October 6, 20214 yr comment_186367 Its throwing darts at the board and hope you score. We will see, If Williams doesnt go, Hebert will shine. Report
October 8, 20214 yr Author comment_186401 I had forgotten the Dolphins came up to Chicago during training camp so aside from the usual film from his games, we got a close look at Grant in a couple days of practice against our team. Just another piece of the puzzle as they searched around the league for a returner. Report
October 8, 20214 yr comment_186403 9 hours ago, AZ54 said: I had forgotten the Dolphins came up to Chicago during training camp so aside from the usual film from his games, we got a close look at Grant in a couple days of practice against our team. Just another piece of the puzzle as they searched around the league for a returner. That was when we identified our coverage units sucked. He had a 34 yard punt return in the preseason against the Bears. In total, 3 punt returns for 50 yards. That is a lot of field position on 3 plays. Report
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