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Anthony Schwartz. player. Wide Receiver. Auburn. 83. 842. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
The Chicago Bears have a big decision to make on wide receiver Allen Robinson. Despite him showing that he is a number one receiver, he and the team weren’t able to come to terms on a new contract during the season.
If the Bears want to attract Watson or any other good free-agent quarterback, they need to have Robinson on the roster. He is a dependable receiver and has shown how good he is despite having subpar quarterbacks throwing to him. It’d be nice for him to have a good quarterback throw to him. It’d also be good for a good quarterback to be able to throw to him.
Aside from Robinson, the Bears’ wide receivers corps needs help. Anthony Miller had another disappointing season. Additionally, he got himself ejected from the playoff game even though the Bears were already down a receiver. That did not sit well with anyone involved with the team. It doesn’t look like he’ll return in 2021.
During the season, rookie Darnell Mooney moved ahead of Miller and saw more snaps and targets. Mooney earned the quarterback and the coaches’ trust.
At the moment, the only receivers who can be trusted are Robinson and Mooney. They need more behind them. It is time for the team to give Riley Ridley a chance to show what he has during games. He found it tough getting on the active roster in his first two seasons in Chicago. It’s time for the Bears to use him or cut him and look elsewhere.
Because of their weak corps, the Bears need to draft a wide receiver. In comes Anthony Schwartz of Auburn. He measures in at 6-1, 179 pounds. He has the experience to play not only the outside but also the inside.
Schwartz has a great combination of agility, speed, and toughness. He has the speed to blow past defenders and suddenness to create separation. Additionally, he’ll go to the middle on slants and make contested catches.
Speed kills defenses. Schwartz is a track star as well as a football player. He’s been recorded anywhere from 4.27 to 4.34 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Teaming him with the speedy Mooney (4.38-second 40-yard dash) gives the Bears an advantage. Having two guys who can extend the defense helps the other receivers underneath. Also, Schwartz adds another big-play receiver on the field.
Schwartz runs good routes but he could use a little improvement on short-to-intermediate routes. If he’s able to do that and break long runs, he’d be a scary asset for the Chicago Bears receiving corps.