The Chicago Bears have added yet another talented young wide receiver to their roster this season with the signing of Equanimeous St. Brown. The 6’5”, 214 pound former Notre Dame standout is poised to make an immediate impact in the Chicago offense this season and beyond. Here are some reasons why Bears fans should be excited about their newest wideout.
St. Brown’s Proven College Production
St. Brown had a strong career at Notre Dame, appearing in 39 games over his four year tenure and catching 98 passes for 1,484 yards and 13 touchdowns during that time. He also showed the ability to stretch the field as evidenced by his 16 receptions of 20 or more yards during his college career, including six of 40 or more yards in 2018 alone. His 17 yards per reception average over his final two seasons at Notre Dame further illustrates his big play potential and the ability to take advantage of single coverage matchups on the outside.
His Size & Athleticism Make Him a Great Fit for Matt Nagy’s Offense
At 6’5”, St. Brown has ideal size for an NFL wide receiver with a long wingspan that should allow him to make plays on 50/50 balls downfield with ease. He also possesses impressive agility for someone of his size as evidenced by his 4.48 40 yard dash time at the 2018 NFL Combine which ranks among the best times recorded by receivers who measure 6-2 or taller since 2000 (only 13 had faster times). This combination of size and agility should make him an ideal target for quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in Matt Nagy’s offense which relies heavily on vertical passing routes outside the numbers as well as quick passes towards the sidelines where St Brown can use his length to shield defenders away from the ball while he makes a play on it after it has been released by Trubisky..
He Has Experience Playing Multiple Positions & Learning Multiple Offenses
Not only did St Brown get experience playing multiple positions while at Notre Dame but he was also forced to learn multiple offensive systems during that time as well due to coaching changes within their staff. That experience should allow him to pick up Matt Nagy’s system fairly quickly and become a reliable target for Trubisky especially in third down situations when possessions become critical late in games or when deep shots are needed downfield early in drives when opposing defenses are playing soft coverage against short routes underneath them.
In conclusion, Equanimeous St Brown is an exciting new addition to the Chicago Bears roster this season who brings with him ample talent, size and athleticism that should help them have success both now and in years ahead as they look to compete deep into January each year under head coach Matt Nagy’s reign in Chicago
