De'Runnya Wilson to Da' Bears?

[ihateolemiss]

From Instagram, it looks like Bear is getting a shot with the Chicago Bears. I assume practice squad?

 

[Xenomorph]

Probably want to check out his throwing mechanics.

 

[fishwater99]

Just like he signed with the Pats.

 

[ihateolemiss]

Pic of insta

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[Shamoan]

bears a bear

 

[EngDawg]

Maybe he won't get our current players in trouble with the law now

 

[stateguy]

Just like he signed with the Pats.

He isn't listed on their website for roster moves unless I skipped over his name or De'Runnya is abbreviated CJ
http://www.chicagobears.com/team/transactions.html

 

[Shmuley]

Has to be practice squad.

 

[notoriousD_O_G]

According to the twitters he is one of 3 players trying out for the practice squad. At Tight End

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I remember his bench press being horrible. I would think strength is something you'd want from a TE

 

[dawgstudent]

But one of his strengths was downfield blocking. Of course - that was usually against DB's but that's why I am still somewhat surprised he didn't legitimately sniff a training camp.

 

[notoriousD_O_G]

But one of his strengths was downfield blocking. Of course - that was usually against DB's but that's why I am still somewhat surprised he didn't legitimately sniff a training camp.

As good of a down field blocker I have seen in college. He has great size and had hood production in the SEC. Amazing that he can't hold a WR spot on somebody's practice squad.

 

[aTotal360]

The problem is his athletic measurables. That part of his resume is a show stopper for most GMs. If I said here's a 6'5'' receiver that is skinny-fat, can't jump, runs a 4.75, and benches the bar 7 times, what are you going to do?

 

[dawgstudent]

I would look at this...

Over 3 seasons he had 132 receptions for 2000 yds and 22 TD's. He obviously can play.

I do agree on paper - he shouldn't touch a NFL roster.

 

[thf24]

According to the twitters he is one of 3 players trying out for the practice squad. At Tight End

So our position-change brigade who wanted to move him to tight end before he played a snap his first year turned out to be right for once. Whodathunk.

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[AlCoDog]

Dallas needs to take a look at him. I bet he would work well with that Dak guy.

 

[aTotal360]

That's the problem. You have to pass the paper test to get someone to look at your tape.

 

[patdog]

I've always said the NFL puts too much emphasis on the combine numbers. But his were just so bad, it's easy to see why they were a deal-breaker regardless of how he produced on the field in college. Hope it works out for him in Chicago.

 

[mstateglfr]

So our position-change brigade who wanted to move him to tight end before he played a snap his first year turned out to be right for once. Whodathunk.

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A few even suggested he stick to basketball and learn to play outside the paint over 4-5 years which would produce a longer professional career.
But hey, hopefully the Bears get him on the field and see he has talent.

 

[boatsandhoes]

pushes button. What is Alshon Jeffery!

 

[patdog]

pushes button. What is Alshon Jeffery!

Alshon Jeffrey ran a 4.38 at his pro day.