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Kmet's Blocking Boosts Bears Offense

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Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears tight end, reflects on his sixth NFL season with a focus on his exceptional run and pass blocking, which contributed to the teams third-ranked rushing yards and a high pass blocking grade from Pro Football Focus. Kmet sees his role evolving in new offensive coordinator Ben Johnsons scheme, emphasizing the importance of blocking and protection work, even if its not always reflected in stats. Rookie Colston Lovelands emergence as a top receiver has opened up the offense, with both tight ends playing crucial roles. Kmet is committed to refining the details that will drive the teams success in future seasons.

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Kmet's Blocking Boosts Bears Offense

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Kmet's Blocking Boosts Bears Offense. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00It's April 21st, NFL News Today starts now, AI powered and always on. Chicago Bears tight in cold commit, sat down with GM Ryan Poles and OC Ben Johnson right after their 20-17 playoff loss to the Rams. It capped his sixth NFL season with just 378 receiving yards and three touchdowns, his second lowest totals ever, but dig deeper and commit was a beast in the trenches. He logged his second most run blocking snaps outside his third year, helping the Bears rank third league-wide in rushing yards. His pass blocking earned a 70.2 grade from pro football focus, his best since year two. Chemett sees his role fitting seamlessly into Johnson's scheme, building on last year's success with 12 personnel sets that crushed in, run and pass, plays. He knows his blocking and protection work sets the table, even if it does not always show in the stat sheet. Key Colston Loveland stole the show as the top receiver with 58 catches, 713 yards

1:00and 6 scores, especially laid in. The year. Chemett digs how their different skills open up the offense, with both tight ends key to the grind. As they level up, Chemett is locked in on those vital details that make the machine hum, and the coaches see it too, setting the Bears up for a bigger push next time.

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