INDIANAPOLIS – The injury that will idle rookie wide receiver Kevin White for a yet-undetermined length of time created an unwelcome opportunity for Marquess Wilson. The situation, however, is more dire than encouraging, for Wilson and for the Bears.
White was drafted for a reason, to stretch the field with a dangerous long-range weapon that also would enhance the run game by forcing defenses to respect the Bears’ deep game. The Bears have made clear their intent to run the football but losing White, possibly for the season, creates a need bordering on the desperate.
Alshon Jeffery and Eddie Royal are the only receivers on the roster with more than 20 career receptions.