When Bears wide receivers coach Mike Furrey was asked last week about Anthony Miller’s sudden spate of production late last season — five games in which he caught 33 passes for 431 yards, including 100-yard games against the Lions and Packers — Furrey pointed to Miller’s maturation as an NFL receiver who finally understood that it takes more than talent to succeed as this level.
“It’s just his continuing growth to understand what it takes off the field and how he’s gotta prepare during the week to be able to be successful,” Furrey said. “I really believe he’s learned that.