Chicago Bears Draft Scout: Deon Cain

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 02: Deon Cain
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 02: Deon Cain /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 31: Wide receiver Brice Butler
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 31: Wide receiver Brice Butler /

Pro Comparison: Brice Butler

Cain is reminiscent of Brice Butler because a lot of it is there for Butler. He has good size and athleticism. When he gets on the field, he makes a big play almost every single game. However, he makes just as many errors that keep him on the sideline. The drop going over the middle on third down. The

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missed block on the outside. There are times where Butler is clearly running the wrong route. You want to get him on the field for what he can do, but are scared to get him on the field because of what he can do. If that makes sense.

Cain is going to be a tough call in the NFL in the same way. If he does not become a better blocker, or a player with an extended route tree, it is going to be tough to keep him on the field consistently. If he can be coached up, and the light goes on, the Chicago Bears would be getting a bargain play maker by drafting Cain.