The Chicago Bears are in the middle of a rebuild under new general manager Ryan Poles, which has seen the departures of key veterans and the emergence of a younger roster.
The Bears have some young players who will be key to this team’s future success, including some who have already shown promise and could be in for big seasons.
Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the players who have the potential for a breakout season in 2022, which includes plenty of weapons for quarterback Justin Fields.
Alyssa Barbieri: WR Darnell Mooney
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While Darnell Mooney is coming off a 1,000-yard receiving season, you could say that he’s just reaching his potential entering Year 3. But unlike last season, where he emerged as Chicago’s top wideout, Mooney won’t have the added benefit of Allen Robinson. Mooney and Justin Fields have been virtually inseparable this offseason, where it’s clear their connection has the potential to be a potent one in the NFL.
Imagine what Mooney can do in an offense that allows Fields to actually throw it deep. Perhaps Mooney could have a true breakout season. Outside of Mooney, there aren’t any proven commodities at wide receiver. Given that and the fact that he and Fields have developed a connection, Mooney will see plenty of balls come his way. Perhaps 2022 is the year that Mooney finally becomes a household name.
Brendan Sugrue: RB Khalil Herbert
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David Montgomery is still the Bears starter at running back, but it’s fair to say second-year back Khalil Herbert is going to play a major role in the team’s running game under Luke Getsy. Herbert shined in limited action last season when Montgomery went down for an injury, rushing for 344 yards and averaging 4.5 yards per carry during the four-game stretch where he was counted on to carry the load. But when Montgomery…
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