Huddle Up: Johnson's previous work with LaPorta is sure to push Loveland up draft boards, though whether he deserves to be viewed as a legitimate TE1 is debatable. Looking at the position overall, things seem to thin out around TE8, and then it becomes more of a "beauty in the eye of the beholder type of thing" with names like Evan Engram, Jonnu Smith, Tucker Kraft, Dallas Godert, Jake Ferguson, and Dalton Kincaid in that TE9-TE15 range. You could certainly make a case based on talent, fit, and opportunity that Loveland could outperform all of them, though the presence of Kmet, not to mention DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, and Luther Burden, might lead to fewer opportunities than some are anticipating.

Huddle Up: Burden will have some extra time to recover from his injury and probably will be a full participant when camp starts. He is in line for the No. 3 receiver job with the Bears but probably will not see a lot of targets during games. He could be a late round pick in some leagues but will not be a starting option most weeks.

Huddle Up: It seems like Loveland will be back on the field at some point during camp and should be ready to play Week 1. He probably will see a limited workload during his rookie season unless Cole Kmet suffers and injury and will only be a possible No. 2 tight end in deeper fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Oduzne's production and usage were inconsistent throughout his rookie year, but there is a good chance that both he and Caleb Williams improve in their second seasons, especially with Ben Johnson now orchestrating the offense. Odunze could be in the WR3 mix.

Huddle Up: It is a bit surprising to see Johnson mention Wilson, if only because he is on his fifth team since being an undrafted free agent in 2023. He will also be no better than the third tight end on this roster behind first-round draft pick Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. The more interesting shout-out is for Monangai, who is very much in the competition to handle the bruiser role in this offense if he can continue to show out. Monangai should very much be on the radar of dynasty managers right now and could be on the redraft radar if he plays well in the preseason.

Huddle Up: Swift's 3.8 yards per carry last year ranked last among running backs with at least 200 carries. The good news is that he is still positioned to lead the Chicago backfield, and now Ben Johnson will be directing the offense. If he tweaks his approach, Swift could bounce back and sneak into the RB2 mix.

Huddle Up: The highly touted rookie is expected to take things slow considering the fact that the Bears still have months until training camp. As long as he gets on the field in the fall, Burden can be viewed as a late-round dart throw in fantasy drafts, and one that comes with a capped ceiling due to the competition ahead of him.

Huddle Up: This is exactly what fantasy managers want to hear about Odunze, who produced well despite his circumstances as a rookie (54 passes for 734 yards with three touchdowns). With that said, he failed to meet the expectations usually reserved for a receiver selected inside the top 10 of his draft. It might be premature to expect him to overtake DJ Moore as the primary receiver in Chicago in 2025, but it is clear he is on the right path. Expect him to be a strong WR3 option with the upside for much more this season.

Huddle Up: The Bears likely will take things slow with Burden, so he may not practice much over the next few weeks. He probably will take over as the team's No. 3 receiver and should see a few targets each game. He can be a late round pick in fantasy leagues but probably will not a starting option most weeks.

Huddle Up: Burden is expected to have a role in the passing game during his rookie season, so he probably will not be asked to return many punts in 2025. He should see a handful of targets each game but probably will not be a starting fantasy option most weeks.

Huddle Up: Kudos to Caleb Williams for keeping an open mind long enough to allow the Bears to make their case. Interestingly, Williams wanted to end up with the Minnesota Vikings - Chicago's NFC North rival. The Williams' concerns about head coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Shane Waldron proved to be prescient, but their patience will likely end up paying off after Chicago hired Ben Johnson in the offseason. With imaginative and competent play-calling and a loaded supporting cast in 2025, expect Williams to move into the fantasy QB1 ranks.

Huddle Up: While this all sounds pretty grim, Solak does place the lion's share of the blame for Odunze's unremarkable debut campaign on Williams' poor accuracy as well as Odunze being miscast as a downfield threat, which is a role rookie Luther Burden III could fill in 2025. Still, you'll want to pay close attention to training camp reports to see how well Odunze is adjusting to the new offense. For the moment, he feels like a late-round flier with some decent update.

Huddle Up: Burden seems to be fine despite leaving practice early, but fantasy players may want to keep an eye on the situation over the next few weeks. He likely will be a top-three receiver for the Bears during his rookie season and could be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in some leagues.

Huddle Up: Fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if Burden will miss an extended period of time because of the injury. He should have plenty of time to recover before training camp. He is in line for a solid role as a rookie and could be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in some fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Loveland will have plenty of competition for targets, but head coach Ben Johnson was able to utilize a variety of weapons during his time as the offensive coordinator in Detroit. Consider Loveland a TE2 with upside.

Huddle Up: Loveland should have a role in the passing game right away but probably will not be a starting fantasy option to start the season. Fantasy players can consider him a No. 2 fantasy tight end entering the 2025 season.

Huddle Up: Coaches are almost required to say nice things about their draft picks this early in the offseason, but the reality of Chicago's situation is that D'Andre Swift is not much of an inside runner and Roschon Johnson has done very little with his chances through two seasons. As a result, no one should be surprised if Monangai beats out Johnson and plays the early-down role in head coach Ben Johnson's offense that David Montgomery made popular in recent years.

Huddle Up: Loveland probably will not see the field until training camp as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery, but it obviously bodes well that Johnson thinks that highly of him. The difference between the two situations is that Loveland will face immediate competition for snaps from a good tight end in Cole Kmet (LaPorta did not have that during Johnson's tenure in Detroit) and Chicago has more competition for targets (DJ Moore, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden) than LaPorta did.

Huddle Up: Burden likely will take Keenan Allen's spot as the No. 3 receiver and should have a role right away with the Bears. He can be a late round pick in most fantasy drafts and could be a possible starting option against favorable matchups.

Huddle Up: The Bears have Cole Kmet on the roster, but Loveland should still have a role in the passing game as a rookie. Fantasy players should monitor the situation during the offseason to have a better understanding of his role. He probably can be considered a No. 2 fantasy tight end at this time.

Huddle Up: The Bears lined up in shotgun 70.8% of the time last season, while Johnson's offense with the Detroit Lions did so a NFL-low 44%. Johnson made the Lions' offense a juggernaut during his time in Detroit in part due to his heavy use of play-action, which tends to be much more effective because it is much harder for the defense to identify who has the ball. Williams figures to improve solely because he has Johnson calling the plays now behind what should be a much-improved offensive line, but he could take a huge leap forward if he proves to be a quick study under center.

Huddle Up: Although Swift was in the top 10 in rushing attempts last season for NFL running backs, he only ranked 18th in rushing yards thanks to an average of just 3.8 yards per carry. If he remains the lead back for the Bears, he could be viewed as a volume-based RB3 option for fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Swift averaged a lackluster 3.8 yards per carry, but the heavy workload allowed him to finish 18th in rushing yards. Despite the lack of efficiency, Swift can be a volume-based RB3 if he remains the lead back in Chicago next season.

Huddle Up: Odunze had a solid rookie season with 734 yards and three touchdowns but probably will be the No. 2 receiver for the Bears starting next season. He can be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Williams had his ups and downs during his rookie season but has sacked at least five times in six games in 2024. He should have more success in his second season but probably will be a high-end No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Zaccheaus was a big part of the passing game in the final few games of the regular season but has only three receptions for 19 yards in two playoff games. He probably will see a few targets this week but can be avoided in most leagues.

Huddle Up: Zaccheaus seems to have a decent chance to play in the NFC Championship game, but fantasy players will know more in the next day or two. He has not been a big part of the passing game during the playoffs and can be avoided in most leagues.

Huddle Up: Zaccheaus was involved in the passing game during the second half of the season but has only 19 yards in two playoff games. He could see a few targets if he plays this week but can be avoided in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Zaccheaus left the game with a groin injury, but eventually he was able to return and finish the game. With Terry McLaurin as the No. 1 receiver, and Dyami Brown quickly emerging as the primary option behind Scary Terry, Zaccheaus is fighting for crumbs with Jamison Crowder. However, O.Z. could have some DFS appeal if the price is right in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles if he is 100 percent healthy.