Frequently Asked Questions
How many touchdowns did Devin Hester score as a returner during his career?
Hester had 14 punt return touchdowns and 5 kickoff return touchdowns, plus he had a magical return in Super Bowl XLI. In total as a receiver, he only had 16 receiving touchdowns over his entire NFL career.
What was Tarik Cohen's stats in 2018 under Matt Nagy?
Cohen had 444 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns, plus 725 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns. Combined, he recorded over 1,000 total yards and 8 touchdowns as a dual-threat player.
Why did the Bears struggle to use Devin Hester effectively on offense?
The Bears tried to make Hester into a #1 receiver instead of building around his natural skillset of vision and return ability. This was like teaching an entirely new language to a lifelong cornerback and returner who excelled at reading defenses and finding holes.
How does Matt Nagy's offensive system differ from previous Bears coaches?
Nagy builds systems around players' strengths rather than forcing players to fit into a predetermined system. He uses creative scheming to maximize talents like Cohen's vision through screens and multiple positions instead of limiting players to one role.
What offensive weapons does Matt Nagy have to work with on the current Bears roster?
Nagy has Tarik Cohen, David Montgomery, Mike Davis, Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel, Anthony Miller, Riley Ridley, Javon Wims, Cordarrelle Patterson and Trey Burton alongside developing quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. These versatile pieces can create threats from multiple areas of the field.