A notable playing time shift for Chicago Bears offense following preseason Week 1

When the Chicago Bears signed Gerald Everett, the thought was that he would be a nice compliment to Cole Kmet as the second tight end. However, if the second preseason game is any indication, this is more of a 1A and 1B situation. 

The Bears started Caleb Williams for the first time. He played with the entire starting offense, besides one offensive line spot. Even veterans such as Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore got significant work in this game to help ensure that Williams got the full experience that was close to a real game day. 

So, the playing time usage has to be notable, you know the Bears are not wasting time with Williams. They came out on offense with both tight ends as the starters. However, when a third receiver came on the field, it was Everett who stayed on. 

Gerald Everett could have an important role in Chicago Bears' offense.

To be fair, Kmet had a few snaps as the only tight end when Williams played as well. In fact, Williams played 20 snaps with Everett taking 14 snaps and Kmet getting 11 snaps. It was notable that the Bears even ran three tight ends for three of the snaps, with Stephen Carlson being that person. You would assume that is Marcedes Lewis in the regular season. 

Still, you also have to assume that Kmet and Everett were in their expected roles. Kmet is a better blocker, so you could see the snaps fluctuate based on what the tight end is asked to do. Still, it is clear that in the passing game, the team really likes Everett. 

This is a small surprise because Kmet is younger, he makes more money and he has a history of more production. However, Everett is coming to the team with Shane Waldron. Waldon was with him on the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks, so he not only fits the vision more, but Everett knows what Waldron wants from this spot.