Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Gerald Everett a good fit for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams?
Everett serves as an ideal safety target and reliable check-down option for Williams when no one else is open. He has been a starting tight end since 2017 and has compiled at least 40 receptions and over 400 yards in each of the last four seasons with the Rams, Seahawks, and Chargers.
How did Shane Waldron use Gerald Everett when they were together in Seattle?
Waldron and Everett worked together in Seattle during the 2021 season when Waldron was the team's offensive coordinator. That season, Everett caught 48 passes and had four touchdown receptions.
What receiving weapons will Caleb Williams have if drafted by the Bears?
Williams would have DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Cole Kmet, and Gerald Everett to throw to. This includes two 1,000-yard receivers in Moore and Allen, plus Kmet who has become one of the more productive tight ends in the NFL over the past two seasons.
How did the Bears use Jimmy Graham in a similar role to what Everett might fill?
Chicago utilized Graham in specialized situations highlighting his best attributes under Matt Nagy. The plan was successful in 2020 as Graham caught eight touchdown passes and was a reliable target in red zone and one-on-one situations.
How could Gerald Everett help prevent Caleb Williams from making risky throws?
Everett would reduce the pressure and reliance on rookie receivers by providing a reliable check-down target. This would allow Williams to avoid feeling pressured to continuously target top receivers and prevent throwing into heavy defensive coverage that could lead to turnovers.