IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Bears will be playing the Bengals with
a banged up receiving core, with all four projected starters at the beginning
of the season currently sidelined.
Eddie Royal was the latest Bear receiver to get injured,
after he didn’t participate in Wednesday’s practice due to a hip injury. Alshon Jeffrey has been battling a calf
injury, Marquess Wilson suffered a hamstring injury last week against the Colts
and rookie Kevin White could be shut down for the season after undergoing shin
surgery.
This means that receivers Josh Bellamy, Marc Mariani, and
Cameron Meredith should get plenty of playing time against the Bengals.
Bears Offensive coordinator, Adam Gase is going to give
these young receivers opportunities to make plays and when the time is called
the young receivers must answer.
With receivers who don’t have much experience being with the
first team offense, look for Jay Cutler to utilize his main targets, Martellus
Bennett and Matt Forte.
The Bears play the Bengals August 29th at Paul
Brown Stadium.
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