Durkin: Cutler Still Seeking Chemistry With Third Receivers

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By Dan Durkin-

(CBS)A storyline that emerged during training camp was the Bears offensive coaching staffs decision to give quarterback Jay Cutler repetitions with second- and third-team wide receivers.

This was a proactive move to create chemistry in the event injuries affected the wide receiving corps. Considering that both Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery suffered injuries in the first game of the season, it appeared to be a prescient plan. Fortunately for the Bears, Marshall and Jeffery perseveredthrough the pain to playin games, but Cutler is still seeking chemistry with all of his targets.

Just as it was last year, the majority of passes are targeted for Marshall, Jeffery, tight end Martellus Bennett and running back Matt Forte. Through four games,85 percent of the targets and receptions have gone to those four players. Its impossible for defensesto double team everyone on a given play, but given the Bears preference for the 11 personnel grouping, its surprising how seldom the third wide receiver has been utilized this season.

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Durkin: Cutler Still Seeking Chemistry With Third Receivers