QB Justin Fields is a big believer in Velus Jones!
Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report had the chance to sit down with our QB Justin Fields to ask him a few questions. Here is what stood out towards the end of the interview.
The Bears will need another receiver to deliver this season if that type of commitment leads to better production and double teams for Mooney.One candidate is Velus Jones Jr., whom the Bears selected out of Tennessee with a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. He tallied 62 catches for 807 yards and seven touchdowns in his final season with the Volunteers, all while he was also used as a speedy kick and punt returner.
"At rookie minicamp there was one play that stood out to me, he had a 10-yard dig route in and caught it and hit that second gear kick for a touchdown," Fields said. "I think he caught it at 10 yards and took it 60, so he's a great run-after-the-catch guy. He's going to pick up a lot of yards and is physical. He's almost like a running back at receiver. Having him on the outside and putting the ball in his hands and letting him work will be great."
It was also very cool to learn that Jones is actually locker room neighbours with his QB Justin Fields. Jones Jr. was the only receiver that general manager Ryan Poles selected out of the draft to help Fields. Hopefully being 'locked in' next to the second-year quarterback will result in building good chemistry and even better communication on and off the field.
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