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Why Bears' Riley Ridley had 'the biggest growth' of any wide receiver

Bears fans – and Bears Twitter, specifically – have a special soft spot in their hearts for Riley Ridley, so you all are going to love this.

Talking with media on Wednesday afternoon, Bears' wide receiver coach Mike Furrey was asked to evaluate Riley Ridley's NFL career up to this point. Ridley, who was a fourth round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, appeared in five games during his rookie season, catching six balls for 69 yards. After struggling with injuries early in camp, Ridley was never quite able to find his rhythym during Year 1. However, according to Furrey, things already look way different:

I think it’s just that transition into the NFL.