The hidden element that is the biggest benefit to the Chase Claypool trade

The Chicago Bears need to be throwing more go routes now

Even if the Chicago Bears were there, this tactic as a regular strategy really requires a tall fast wideout with good hands to use as a consistent part of your game plan. The speed and height of the receiver greatly increase the odds that the pass is completed. Now that the Chicago Bears have this profile of a wide receiver, in my opinion, they should run at least two to three go routes per quarter.

Having Chase Claypool run a go route in let’s say the second series of a game has win, win, win all over it. The worst-case scenario is that the defense has to be on their heels early on in case the strong-armed wily Chicago Bears QB is ready to unload more long passes. The first attempted go route needs to be at least close to being a completion to really get the long ball in the heads of the defense.

The big-time win-win is Justin Fields completes a deep pass early in the game and his confidence as well as the team’s confidence gets stoked. At the same time, the team gains some chunk yards putting them in a good position to score with a TD as a genuine possibility. The more these long passes are attempted and these attempts include almost completions, as well as some big plays, the confidence factor, and early momentum should be with the Bears.

Keep in mind Justin Fields’ top passing skill is throwing these deep balls. By including two to three or more deep ball attempts in the first quarter you are playing to his strength as a passer. This strategy just seems like basic common sense to me.

In terms of the current Chicago Bears offense, including two to three go routes per quarter does not seem like it would slow down the Bears’ impressive run game. Of course, the more long passes that get completed, theoretically, the easier it will be for the Bears’ run game to make their own chunk yards.