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The Development Of Cameron Meredith

By Julian Green

Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith (81) catches a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith (81) catches a pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cameron Meredith continues to develop into a top wide receiver.

There has been a lot of roster turnover this offseason for the Chicago Bears. Besides letting go of QB Jay Cutler, the Bears also parted ways with talented receiver Alshon Jeffrey. Due to these changes, one of the most important players left from last season’s team is receiver Cameron Meredith.

The effect of the loss of Jeffrey has yet to be determined quite yet, but the Bears are hoping for a few young guys to step up and produce for the offense. The Bears used their 1st round pick in 2015 to select Kevin White from West Virginia. Unfortunately for the Bears, White has only been able to play four games since being selected 7th overall.

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However, during the miserable 3-13 season of 2016, the Bears stumbled upon a receiver out of Illinois State University named Cam Meredith. After only 11 catches as an undrafted rookie, Meredith exploded in 2016 with 66 catches for 888 yards, to go along with 4 touchdowns.

Coming into the 2016 Meredith had barely any expectations, but after a season of solid production, defenses will now have their eye on the talented receiver. The question now becomes: Can Meredith develop into a number one receiver?

As far as physical attributes go, Meredith certainly looks the part standing 6’3″ and weighing in at 201 lbs. What it comes down to is Cam’s understanding of how the defense is lining up, as well as his ability to run crisp routes. According to an article from Pro Football Focus, Meredith has the best double-move in the league!

While having a great double move is a nice feather in Cam’s cap, the best receivers in the NFL are masters of the route tree. Being able to run every route is imperative for a number one receiver in today’s NFL. Add that with the ability to line up at the X, Y, or even slot receiver position, and you have what truly makes an elite receiver in today’s NFL.

My guess is that Cam Meredith will most likely continue to hone his skill set and settle in as a nice secondary option. On a team with receiver questions like the Bears, Meredith can be a nice stop-gap as a number one. All of that being said, nobody thought Antonio Brown would end up as an elite receiver after his second year in the league, so the ceiling for Meredith is as far as he can reach.

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