Bears’ Rookie Tight End Sets Fire | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd, from kickoff to the final whistle. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Kostin Lubland, the rookie tight end for the Chicago Bears, made some serious noise last season. He actually set a new NFL record for receiving yards by a rookie tight end during their playoff run. Now he's looking to be a major piece of the offense again this year, alongside receivers Rome Oduensee and Luther Burton. The team itself had a pretty solid year, snagging their first NFC North Division title since 2018 and their first playoff win since, 2010. It sounds like the coaching staff, led by Ben Johnson, isn't planning on resting on their laurels and wants to build on that success. Lubland himself seems hyped about the team's direction. He mentioned how they've got all the right pieces in place, from the front office to the coaching staff, and he's feeling good about what's ahead. He also gave a shout out to the Bears fans, saying they're great and that the team is putting in the work, emphasizing effort and finishing plays.

1:02He's talking about practicing harder than a lot of other teams, and really focusing on the fundamentals. The vibe is definitely about pushing forward and making this upcoming season even better than the last. So, the energy is high, the team is focused, and they're aiming to keep that momentum going.