Offense: Receiver Eddie Royal
A healthy Royal gives a young Bears team a dependable veteran to rely on, as he proved in last Sunday’s season opener with an impressive 19-yard touchdown reception and 31-yard punt return against the Texans. With opposing defenses focused on containing big-play receiver Alshon Jeffery, Royal figures to often face single coverage. His ability to get open, especially on third down, will be key for the Bears offense moving forward.
“Eddie can play outside, he can play inside,” said quarterback Jay Cutler, who first teamed with Royal with the Broncos in 2008.