The 2025 NFL Draft is teaching Chicago Bears fans a much-needed lesson, they haven't seen an offense like the one Ben Johnson will have during the 2025 season.
It was a fact that was proven on Thursday night when the Bears selected Colston Loveland with the No. 10 selection. Despite already having Cole Kmet on their roster, the Bears wanted Loveland because of the weapon that he could be in Johnson's offense. That doesn't mean that Kmet is headed anywhere. By all accounts, the Bears are planning to run an offense that will feature both Kmet and Loveland at the tight end position.
More confirmation of Johnson's offensive genius was on display with the Bears' selection of Luther Burden at No. 39. Wide receiver wasn't at the top of the Bears' list of needs, but Burden graded as a first-round wide receiver. As Johnson's offense with the Detroit Lions proved, a team can never have too much talent on offense.
The early speculation has been that Burden will be featured as the Bears' slot wide receiver during his rookie campaign. While that may be true, the Bears are putting out the message that he will be used as much more than a slot wide receiver.
Bears director of college scouting Breck Ackley said that the team doesn’t view WR Luther Burden as just a slot receiver. He said that Ben Johnson wants threats/options that make his offense unpredictable.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) April 26, 2025
DJ Moore and Amon-Ra St. Brown are two comparisons that immediately come to mind when talking about Burden's potential at the NFL level. The very thing that makes Moore and St. Brown so special is their ability to line up in any number of spots on the field. Moore and St. Brown aren't just limited to being on the outside in their respective offenses.
It sounds like that is the same vision that the Bears have for Burden. While Johnson said he was constructing a new offense with the Bears, it's clear he does not lose track of what worked with the Lions.