JULY 28, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
COLE KMET #85 - TIGHT END - CHICAGO BEARS
422 YDS •
39 REC •
3 TD
422 YDS
39 REC
3 TD
Cole Kmet's main focus: 'Progression every day' | Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media on Thursday at Halas Hall after the second practice of Enjoy Illinois Training Camp.
Tight End ADP Report: Kyle Pitts, Cole Kmet Poised For Breakouts Evaluating tight end average draft positions to assess value, upside and risk.
JULY 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Tight End ADP Report: Kyle Pitts, Cole Kmet Poised For Breakouts Evaluating tight end average draft positions to assess value, upside and risk.
JULY 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bears hoping Cole Kmet can grow along with Justin Fields in third season Only 23, the tight end might be the Bears' second-most-reliable passing target entering 2022 behind receiver Darnell Mooney.
JULY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Preparing for key role Kmet anticipates having a large role in the passing game under new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, John Schrock of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Getsy comes over from Green Bay, where he mostly worked with mediocre tight ends but did help coordinate a prolific 2020 passing attack with QB Aaron Rodgers throwing 48 TDs and TE Robert Tonyan scoring 11 of them on only 59 targets. Kmet got 93 targets last season under a different coaching staff, but his 60 catches produced only 612 yards (10.2 YPC, 6.6 YPT) and nary a touchdown. While the 2020 second-round pick has shown some potential as a chain mover, he's scored just once on 18 career red-zone targets and has only one gain of more than 25 yards. Development from QB Justin Fields would go a long way in helping with the lack of big plays and TDs, and there's some volume upside for Kmet in a Chicago offense with subpar options at wide receiver behind undersized No. 1 Darnell Mooney.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chemistry between Cole Kmet and Justin Fields continues to grow Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet says the chemistry between he and Justin Fields continues to grow.
JUNE 30, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Projecting Cole Kmet's Third Bears Season Fantasy Football Outlook: Cole Kmet made obvious progress last year in many respects but his game had one major flaw which needs correcting...
JUNE 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cole Kmet: 'Guys are coming to prove themselves' ' Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media after practice on Wednesday at Halas Hall.
JUNE 8, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bear Necessities: Cole Kmet optimistic about potential of Chicago's offense There’s not a lot of confidence surrounding the Bears offense in 2022. But TE Cole Kmet sounds optimistic about its potential.
JUNE 5, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
A new 'window of opportunity' awaits Cole Kmet in year three Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet sees this season as a window of opportunity to showcase what he can do.
MAY 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
How the Bears offense fits TE Cole Kmet better in 2022 How does Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet fit the Bears offense in 2022?
MAY 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Can Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet take a step forward in Luke Getsy's offense? 'It's go time.' Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet has room for growth in Year 3. Could more experience with Justin Fields and Luke Getsy's new offense facilitate i...
MAY 26, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
What Cole Kmet Is Doing to Correct TD Drought Bears tight end Cole Kmet went without a touchdown last year after scoring two as a rookie and knows he needs to up red-zone production to m...
MAY 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
What Cole Kmet Is Doing to Correct TD Drought Bears tight end Cole Kmet went without a touchdown last year after scoring two as a rookie and knows he needs to up red-zone production to m...
MAY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cole Kmet looks to benefit from Bears' new scheme, stability at quarterback Kmet enters Year 3 learning a new scheme from a new coaching staff as he looks to improve his red zone game.
MAY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kevin Fishbain: Bears TE Cole Kmet on what has stood out about... - The Athletic Bears TE Cole Kmet on what has stood out about the new offense: "I don't want to get too much in detail with it, but Justin's on the move a...
MAY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cole Kmet: 'Everything has to be hands catch' ' Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media on Tuesday at Halas Hall.
MAY 24, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Bears rookie minicamp: OC Luke Getsy on Justin Fields, Cole Kmet, Velus Jones The Bears ended rookie minicamp and we heard from offensive coordinator Getsy about what's stood out, starting with Justin Fields.
MAY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Five targets in season finale Kmet caught four passes for 48 yards in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season with 60 receptions for 612 yards.
Impact As a rookie in 2020, Kmet started to become a significant part of the offense down the stretch, and he built on that this year, more than doubling his targets, receptions and yardage in his sophomore campaign. He'll enter the third year of his four-year rookie deal in 2022, and he could be viewed as a breakout option if Jimmy Graham doesn't return, as that could potentially lead to more red-zone targets for Kmet. He's likely to be selected as a top-18 tight end in 2022.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes up small in victory Kmet caught two of four targets for 25 yards in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Kmet finished third on the team in targets, but the Chicago passing attack was inefficient, and Darnell Mooney was the only Bears' pass catcher who had success in this contest. With at least three receptions in each of his last six games, he'll have a solid scoring floor in Week 18 against the Vikings.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Kmet: 'Everyone's playing for a job, what you put on tape matters' ' Press Conference Tight end Cole Kmet addresses the media on Thursday from Halas Hall via Zoom.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17
Keep an eye on the news with Jimmy Garoppolo in San FranciscoDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole Kmet shows versatility vs. Seahawks ' Thayer's Playbook Bears Radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Cole Kmet's versatility lead to big plays against the Seattle Seahawks.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Solid performance Kmet caught four passes for 49 yards in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Impact Kmet was quiet throughout the first half before posting production while the Bears were mounting a late comeback. Although he didn't score, he was overthrown by Nick Foles in the end zone, and he was later upstaged by fellow tight end Jimmy Graham, who scored his third red-zone touchdown over the Bears' last five games. With at least 41 yards in four of his last five games, Kmet will be a high-floor fantasy option in Week 17 against the Giants.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole Kmet fends off would-be tackler with spinning 16-yard catch-and-run Bears TE Cole Kmet fights off a defender for an impressive 16-yard catch-and-run.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
