Chicago Bears: 3 Things to watch in Preseason Week 2

Does Wims have a better than average shot at making the team?

Last season, the Chicago Bears’ wide receiver corps was horrible. I won’t rehash all the problems (to avoid reliving the horror and take to drinking) but suffice it to say they had the worse unit in the NFL. This season, general manager Ryan Pace made it a priority to change all that. He brought in receivers like Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel and Anthony Miller.

Another receiver Pace picked up that didn’t gain much attention was Javon Wims. Wims was the Bears’ seventh-round pick out of Georgia. Players chosen that late have a difficult time making the team, but so far in training camp Wims is doing well. He was arguably the Bears’ player of the game in the Hall of Fame game, making seven catches for 89 yards.

Because of his play, Wims got practice time with the starters last week. However, he didn’t back up his good start, having just two catches for six yards against the Cincinnati Bengals.

So is Wims in competition for a spot on the roster? I believe he is. Whatever happens, at worst he’ll be on the practice squad. At 6-3 and 220 pounds and athletic, if he needs some more seasoning the Bears will find a place for him.

If Wims can have a good game against the Broncos I believe he ultimately becomes the Bears’ fifth receiver. The Bears probably take six into the regular season, with the last one being a special team player. I believe that battle is between Bennie Fowler and Josh Bellamy (and my bet is on the younger Fowler).

I think Wims can provide depth for the Bears. He could be a very nice pickup, but he has to keep playing well. He had a quad injury that kept him out of practice, but it isn’t considered to be serious. Hopefully, for Wims, it isn’t. He needs to show off his skills on the field.