Chase Claypool’s Bears debut came on a day in which Justin Fields set an NFL record. The 24-year-old receiver knows the future is bright for him, Fields, and the Bears.
When Claypool arrived in Chicago, he said he wasn’t focused on whether or not he would get a long-term contract extension with the Bears’ He’s just putting his energy into learning the playbook and rewarding Chicago’s faith in him.
While Fields is the headliner for how the move to Chicago can help Claypool rise, there’s something else that has the third-year receiver excited about his new home.Sunday in the loss to the Dolphins. The Bears used him in a variety of ways, including screens and deep shots. “I thought it was super diverse what the offense could do,” Claypool told NBC Sports Chicago. “We mix it up a lot, made some people’s jobs super easy, especially my job easier. Not trying to do anything to, to crazy with me. But I like what I will be able to do in this offense.”He was traded Tuesday and arrived in Chicago on Wednesday.
With the Bears down three, Fields looked left and launched a jump ball for Claypool. The receiver went up but was pulled by the Dolphins' defender. However, no flag was thrown and the Bears’ comeback attempt came up short.
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