Grading Chicago Bears offensive position coaches

Jim Dray, Chicago Bears tight ends coach

Jim Dray is another one that is tougher to gauge. At its surface, the ability to increase the production of Cole Kmet should make him an easy A. Cole Kmet is down in terms of raw yards and catches, but that is a function of the offense, not Kmet, or the tight ends coach.

Kmet has increased his yards per catch and yards per target. Beyond that, six of his eight career touchdowns came this season. Dray is not responsible for all of this and his yards per target and catch trended up every year. Still, the ability to get Kmet more open looks has to be a small nod to the coach of the unit.

The issue is the depth surrounding him. The Chicago Bears added Ryan Griffin in free agency and he was a complete dud. It took about two weeks for Trevon Wescon to pass him on the depth chart, and Wesco was claimed on waivers in August.

So, the Chicago Bears got nearly no production from their tight-end depth. The room being so poor can be an issue for Dray. At the same time, when he is dealing with his second-best player not being on the team a few months ago, you have to think he is doing fine overall.

The ability to trust Wesco as a blocker takes Kmet away from the line, and opens him up in the passing game. So, the lack of production from the depth can be a part of why Kmet is flourishing. It is not quite an easy A, but Dray has to be passing after the season.

Jim Dray Grade: B+