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Chicago Bears 2016 Midseason Awards

By William "Wild Bill" Ingalls

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears fans cheer after Kevin White (West Virginia) is selected as the number seven overall pick to the Chicago Beras in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears fans cheer after Kevin White (West Virginia) is selected as the number seven overall pick to the Chicago Beras in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Eddie Royal (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Comeback Player of the year: Eddie Royal

Heading into the 2016 season, Eddie Royal was one of the few Ryan Pace signings that could be considered a bust. After signing a 3 year, $15 million contract in 2015, Royal spent the majority of his first season injured. He only suited up 9 times for the Chicago Bears in 2015, and didn’t gain more than 60 yards in any one contest. After the abysmal season, most gave up on the veteran slot receiver.

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2016’s training camp brought along a familiar storyline: Eddie Royal out today with ____. The news gathered collected groans with most seeing it as the beginning of the end for Royal. However, the 9th year veteran made a big statement on opening day in Houston. Royal diced up the Texans for 57 yards as well as a dramatic end of half touchdown. Royal would go on to prove the performance was anything but a fluke. He has surpassed 50 yards 4 times this year including a 111 yard outing against the Lions.

Royal has also reasserted his worth as a punt returner this season. His return touchdown against the Eagles came in garbage time, but his ability to assist in the field position battle has been key.

Throughout the first 8 games this season, Royal has proved last season was an exception rather than the rule.

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