COLE KMET NEWS

4 things we heard from Bears assistant coaches, including an evaluation of Lamar Miller, whether Cole Kmet’s development is on pace and Kyle Fuller’s ‘momentum-changing’ physical play Chicago Bears rookie Cole Kmet has played 104 offensive snaps (31%), and tight ends coach Clancy Barone noted that’s about how many Kmet wou...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Bears: Stop comparing Cole Kmet to this tight end Chicago Bears fans must stop comparing Cole Kmet to this tight end Chicago Bears fans were in full force on social media this weekend after...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • BEARGOGGLESON.COM

Used as blocker Week 5 Kmet didn't draw any targets while playing 21 of the Bears' 63 offensive snaps (33 percent) in Thursday's 20-19 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Kmet has settled into the in-line blocking role at tight end that previously belonged to Adam Shaheen, who was traded to the Dolphins in July. With veteran Jimmy Graham proving to be a reliable safety valve in the passing game for Chicago thus far, the rookie second-round pick likely won't be in store for an uptick in targets so long as the former stays healthy.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Nagy on Bears rookie Cole Kmet: 'He needs to be out there more' Fifteen snaps. That’s all Chicago Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet played in Week 4’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Kmet hasn’t seen the f...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Chicago Bears, Nick Foles look to gain rhythm on offense

With Tampa Bay coming to Soldier Field on Thursday night, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy sees a need for his team to get into a better rhythm on offense, starting with the running g...

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shut out again Kmet failed to catch his only target in the Bears' 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Kmet has caught just a single pass for 12 yards on the season, and he won't have fantasy value unless his role in the Chicago passing attack increases significantly.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor Sunday Kmet did not garner a target during Sunday's 30-26 win over the Falcons.

Impact The rookie tight end has been on the field for more than 30 percent of Chicago's offensive snaps in all three of his outings, though he has only logged one catch for 12 yards on 68 total plays. Jimmy Graham has a team-high three receiving touchdowns through Week 3, but Kmet has yet to establish a rapport of his own with the Bears' signal-callers. As Nick Foles earns his first start for Chicago in Week 4, the team faces a Colts defense that has permitted an NFL-low 32 receiving yards to opposing tight ends.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in one pass Kmet caught a 12-yard pass in Chicago's 17-13 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact For the second week in a row, the rookie was targeted just a single time, and unless his role in the passing attack is significantly increased, he'll have very limited fantasy value.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chalk Talk: Will Cole Kmet's role expand? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses whether rookie tight end Cole Kmet will receive more playing time, if Cairo Santos will practice kicking...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

No. 10 Notre Dame shooting for ACC, national titles in 2020

One of the most unusual seasons in the history of college football is about to begin and it includes a pandemic-prompted wrinkle for No. 10 Notre Dame

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears looking to bounce back with Trubisky or Foles at QB

The Chicago Bears need to bounce back after going from winning the NFC North at 12-4 in coach Matt Nagy’s first season to missing the playoffs with an 8-8 record

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Trubisky starting season at QB, Bears look to rebound

The Bears came into last season with soaring hopes after winning the NFC North in 2018

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran tight end Jimmy Graham on Bears rookie Cole Kmet: ‘He reminds me of a young me’ Cole Kmet grew up admiring tight end Jimmy Graham. Now the Bears' second-round draft pick is working alongside the 11th-year veteran, and bo...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bears Rookie Cole Kmet already impressing coaches, teammates Rookie tight end Cole Kmet has made an impression so far in training camp as his teammates and coaches are raving about him.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bears embrace routine as they try to bounce back

Veteran defensive lineman Akiem Hicks was ready to embrace the routine

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Kmet gearing up for his first NFL practices With the Bears preparing to hold their first non-contact practice later this week, rookie tight end Cole Kmet is eager to apply what he’s le...

AUGUST 10, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

3 things we heard from Bears coordinators, including how rookie tight end Cole Kmet has looked and why kicker Eddy Pineiro’s added bulk will help Chicago Bears coordinators Bill Lazor, Chuck Pagano and Chris Tabor spoke with the media about what they’ve seen over the first few days sin...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bears release TE Braunecker

The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chalk Talk: What are expectations for Kmet? Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the impact tight end Cole Kmet could make as a rookie, how the Bears intend to improve their running gam...

JULY 7, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Cole Kmet looks like a beast in Bears' home uniform The Bears photoshopped Cole Kmet into a Bears' home uniform, and it looks amazing.

JULY 6, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Why Bears TE Cole Kmet’s potential reminds Chris Simms of Rob Gronkowski Chris Simms thinks Kmet can be the Bears' answer to their TE problem.

JULY 1, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Chris Simms has sky-high expectations for Cole Kmet NBC Sports NFL analyst Chris Simms watched Notre Dame TE very closely over the last couple seasons, and he came away very impressed with his...

JULY 1, 2020 • NBC.COM

For Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet, the sky is the limit Despite not being on the field yet, the Chicago Bears are excited for rookie tight end Cole Kmet and multiple coaches have praised him.

JUNE 30, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cole Kmet dubbed Bears' vital rookie on offense in 2020 Cole Kmet was former general manager Charley Casserly's pick as the Bears' most vital rookie on offense.

JUNE 26, 2020 • NBC.COM

Bears love Cole Kmet’s ceiling Bears TE coach Clancy Barone runs through all the traits that have him so excited about rookie tight end Cole Kmet and what he could bring t...

JUNE 24, 2020 • NBC.COM