The Darnell Mooney storyline for 2021 is pretty simple: If he can be as productive as he was as a rookie in a bad Bears offense, just think how good he can be in a good Bears offense.
That’s presuming the Bears’ offense will be better with Andy Dalton and possibly rookie Justin Fields at quarterback, and with a healthier, more consistent offensive line. But if that ensues, Mooney with his 4.38 40 speed figures to be one weapon taking the biggest leap.
With no on-field work in the offseason program because of the coronavirus and no preseason in 2020, the 5-11, 174-pound Mooney still caught 61 passes for 631 yards and four touchdowns after being drafted in the fifth round out of Tulane.