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Why Bears' rookie tight end Cole Kmet reminds Jimmy Graham of 'a young me'

If you're going to believe anyone's scouting report on Bears' rookie tight end Cole Kmet, make it Jimmy Graham's.

"His football intelligence, and his ability to soak in these plays, understand his assignments, and to understand football and defenses is extremely impressive for a young kid," Graham said. "That’s been the most impressive thing that I can say I notice with him.

"Also, he’s every bit of 260. He reminds me a young me. He’s got big legs and the amount of potential that the kid has and the amount of talent that he has is truly unbelievable.