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Martellus Bennett TE CHI
1 Month Chicago Bears Comment

The Chicago Sun Times anticipates the Bears using Martellus Bennett as a "versatile, pass-catching threat" in Marc Trestman's offense.

Bears TEs coach Andy Bischoff wants to use Bennett to create mismatches as opposed to running flat routes. He's going to be a seam stretcher in Trestman's pass-happy attack. Bischoff also praised Bennett for his study habits. "He's a student," said Bischoff. "He's writing everything down. He's asking questions. He wants to be coached. Really, in every possible way, he's been a joy."

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2 Months Martellus Bennett TE CHI Comment

Written by Cory StegerEdited by Marc Caviglia

Martellus Bennett TE CHI
2 Months Chicago Bears 1 Comment

Bears TEs coach Andy Bischoff promises to line up new $21 million tight end Martellus Bennett all over the field in order to create mismatches.

"The days of the tight end that blocked and ran flat routes in this league are coming to an end," he said. "The guys that just run 3-yard flat routes, that's not going to do anything for you." Bischoff believes Bennett can "threaten the defense" and "create stress in the middle of the field." Bennett is a good enough pass catcher to be Chicago's No. 2 receiver behind Brandon Marshall.

Martellus Bennett TE CHI
2 Months Chicago Bears Comment

Free agent TE Martellus Bennett will visit the Bears.

Bennett tweeted he was "proud" to be joining the Bears, before clarifying it's just his preferred destination. Regardless, the smoke is billowing, and seems primed to turn to fire. The Bears are in dire need of a tight end who can actually catch passes.

Martellus Bennett TE CHI
2 Months Chicago Bears Comment

Per the Chicago-Sun Times, the Bears are interested in free agent TE Martellus Bennett.

Bennett's market has been relatively quiet over the last few days. The Giants remain interested in re-signing him, but Bennett was always expected to test the open market after "not feeling the love" from New York. He'd be a massive upgrade on Kellen Davis, but just about anyone would be.

Martellus Bennett TE CHI
2 Months Chicago Bears Comment

The New York Daily News expects Martellus Bennett to reach the free-agent market on Tuesday.

NY Daily News reporter Ralph Vacchiano has been on top of the Bennett situation. Per Vacchiano, the Bennett camp "has a sense his market value is more than what the Giants are offering." If -- perhaps better said "when" -- Bennett hits the open waters, he'll be the best all-around tight end available. Unlike Jared Cook and Dustin Keller, Keller is an impact blocker in the run game.

Martellus Bennett TE CHI
2 Months Chicago Bears Comment

The New York Daily News reports the Giants are making a "late push" to re-sign free agent Martellus Bennett, and that keeping him remains a "top goal."

Bennett's agent confirmed the sides are still talking. "I am and will continue communicating with the Giants," Bennett's rep said. "Martellus is still in New York, and we are taking it one day at a time." The Giants are thought to be averse to entering a bidding war for the 26-year-old tight end, but he won't get out of town without a fight. Bennett is reportedly drawing "some interest" from the Bucs, who have cap space to burn.

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