Chicago Bears: 5 Under-the-radar players to watch in training camp

Chicago Bears under-the-radar player no. 5: Tyler Scott, Wide Receiver/Punt Returner

The Chicago Bears were fortunate to have wide receiver Tyler Scott fall to their lap in the fourth round. With his elite speed and athleticism, many expected him to go higher.

Scott’s speed is incredible. He could take a short pass and take it to the house. With the Cincinnati Bearcats, he averaged a mind-boggling 44.6 yards per touchdown play. Whenever he steps on the field the defense has to account for him.

While Scott will be making big plays for the Chicago Bears on offense, he could also have a huge impact on special teams. Dante Pettis is penciled in to be the primary punt returner. However, he will be in a battle to make the team. Should he not make the team, that job will most certainly go to Scott.

The Bears still have Velus Jones Jr, but his punt returns were not very good. He muffed two punts that were key in two losses. After that, the coaches took him off of punt returns.

Scott will be an electric returner. He has great vision, balance, and athleticism to find the open alleys and gain big yards. If he does that, it will give the offense a boost by not having too many 70-80 yard drives.

Scott is the type of player who will bring in a lot of excitement. When the fans see his blazing speed in person they will salivate. He’s already impressing the coaching staff and his teammates with his speed and intelligence. This is what wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert had to say about him.

"His speed shows up, his suddenness shows up, and his moves and run after the catch show up. He can catch a ball, make a guy miss, turn around, get going really fast. Like zero to 60. Obviously, he has deep speed. And his knowledge, he doesn’t make the same mistake twice."

Scott will be a key part of the improved wide receivers corps. He stretches the defense with his big play ability. That creates more space for the other receivers. Imagine giving Moore extra space underneath because of Scott’s and Mooney’s (also Jones, if he can put it all together) speed. Speed kills and that’s what the team wants.

If Scott continues to impress, he could make life easier for Fields and the Chicago Bears offense.