The Chicago Bears hoped that Anthony Miller grew this offseason to become a dependable option. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Do you have a blog? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Now with a toe injury with which to deal, his status will be one to watch as the week proceeds. With that said, it is time the team seriously consider reducing his snaps and giving those opportunities to either Javon Wims or Riley Ridley. His two game-winning catches against Detroit and Atlanta were phenomenal. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. BEARS is a registered trademark of the Chicago Bears Football Club, Inc.
One thing to watch that has plagued Chicago's receiving corps again this year is drops.
At least he no longer dislocates his shoulder on every play. He's a bum. Last week a strong argument emerged that the Bears might be better off not extending Allen Robinson’s contract, instead relying on Anthony Miller to be the team’s top wide receiver. Check out and comment on our thoughts on Allen Robinson, plus some other Bears statistical nuggets from Week 1 pic.twitter.com/NYPnVjHuod, — Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) September 15, 2020. Either way, the point is someone else should get a chance to prove they can be a more consistent No. Wow. I've pretty much had it with him and his fuckin drops! Anthony Miller (WR, CHI) Kicking things off for this week’s column is Anthony Miller. The team's shaky quarterback situation is a problem, but Miller is still a nice late-round sleeper in PPR leagues. ... Then he has no catches and two big drops against the New York Giants and makes a catch that gains the first down, only to run back and lose it on a key third down. All rights reserved. As tempting as it might be to save a few bucks and let Robinson go, doing so simply isn’t prudent. Are you a Stathead, too? Are shoulder injuries going to be an annual problem? What changed from Week One when he made those plays to Week Two when he couldn’t? Set his ass on the bench and let Ridley play, maybe he can actually catch the ball. Chicago Bears: Is Matt Nagy the biggest issue right now? Chicago Bears: WR Anthony Miller.
At certain points he’s fantastic. ARob is only about one year older than Miller and losing him would just leave the Bears with nothing but question marks at the position. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Last week a strong argument emerged that the Bears might be better off not extending Allen Robinson’s contract, instead relying on Anthony Miller to be the team’s top wide receiver. He drops at least one every game. The Chicago Bears had high hopes for Anthony Miller, but after an inconsistent start to his career, it is time to give someone else a shot. Head coach Matt Nagy has also repeatedly questioned his route running as not being as precise as it needs to be. His selection … The team's shaky quarterback situation is a problem, but Miller is still a nice late-round sleeper in PPR leagues.
To date, that has not happened. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Yet the rest of the picture isn’t all that appealing to the eye. He drops at least one every game. All Chicago Sports news from FanSided Daily, Chicago Bulls: Carmelo Anthony, Billy Donovan reunion a possibility, Chicago Bears: 4 trade offers to make before it’s too late. It has led to a feeling that the Bears might be getting frustrated with Miller and his inability to unlock his potential. ... whether he’s had drops or hasn’t focused on the details enough.
By: Bryan Perez. I agree about giving Ridley more reps...see if there's something there. Miller had eight games with two catches or fewer in 2018. 1 receiver in the fold to occupy the attention of the defensive backfield, it felt like a golden opportunity for Miller to develop into a consistent and legitimate threat.
Draft: 2nd round, 51st overall of the 2018 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, November 4, 11:27PM. — Brendan Sugrue (@BrendanSugrue) October 20, 2020. That argument died on Sunday. Unfortunately, that has not come to fruition. Should be your #3 WR at best. He's caught only half of the passes thrown his way for 88 yards with two drops. There's still hope for the 25-year-old, as Chicago's severe lack of WR depth puts him in line for a sizable role in 2020. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Three drops, which matches his total from 2019, and a host of other bobbles. Regardless, the team has to explore other options. I've pretty much had it with him and his fuckin drops! Over the next five weeks, he had 431 yards, then caught one pass for two yards.
Trubisky throws a ball for the pylon, and Anthony Miller makes the catch falling into the end zone. Maybe it’s time to see what’s there. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. Starting slow a big problem for Bears' offense, Bears, Mitchell Trubisky sinking fast -- to last place in NFC North, Inside the Bears' offensive struggles, starting with Matt Nagy, Despite a rally, Chase Daniel and Bears mostly rubbish in London loss.
6 of 32. Pretty sure there were at least two today. Everyone on the call said Anthony Miller. Chicago's slot man flashed with a 33-423-7 receiving line as a rookie, but his usage was all over the place during a 2019 campaign that saw him finish as the WR56 in fantasy. But Miller has that ability!
With a legitimate No. Miller (toe) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice. Dan Pompei was among those who promoted that idea that the Bears could have a number one receiver in Miller. Anthony Miller: 6-14, 117 yards 2.3 YAC/R, 5 first downs, 2 Touchdown 2 drops Darnell Mooney: 8-10, 93 yards, 3.1 YAC/R, 4 first downs, 1 touchdown, 1 …
In those games, he has been targeted 19 times with only 9 catches.