00:00The Chicago Bears are making moves, but not every move is about change.
00:04Some decisions are about stability, and that's exactly what's happening
00:08with Cole Komet's position coach, Jim Dray.
00:11He's staying put for another season.
00:14This is big.
00:14When a new head coach takes over like Ben Johnson is doing now,
00:18there's usually a complete overhaul.
00:20Out with the old, in with the new.
00:21But not this time.
00:23Dray is sticking around, and that tells us something important.
00:26The Bears believe in him.
00:28Why does this matter?
00:29Because coaching consistency is huge for player development.
00:34Cole Komet has been one of the most reliable tight ends in Chicago.
00:38He's tough, he's smart, and he's been growing every year.
00:42Keeping his position coach in place means the Bears want to keep that progress going.
00:47First, who is Jim Dray?
00:49If you don't know much about him, here's the quick rundown.
00:51He played in the NFL as a tight end from 2010 to 2017,
00:55spending time with the Cardinals, Browns, Bills, and 49ers.
00:59He wasn't a superstar, but he was a grinder,
01:02a guy who understood the game at a deep level.
01:06And that's the kind of guy you want coaching your players.
01:09Dray joined the Bears in 2022 as part of Matt Eberfloess' staff.
01:15And even though the team struggled in that era, he was one of the bright spots.
01:18Cole Komet made major strides under his coaching.
01:21Before Dray got to Chicago, Komet had zero touchdowns in 2021.
01:27In his first year with Dray, seven touchdowns.
01:31That's not a coincidence.
01:33Now let's talk about Komet.
01:35The guy's a beast.
01:36He's 6'6", 260 pounds, and built like an old school tight end.
01:42He's not just a big target in the red zone, he's a key piece of the Bears' offense.
01:47In 2023, he had his best year yet, 73 catches, 719 yards, and six touchdowns.
01:55That's solid production,
01:57especially on a team that was struggling to find its identity on offense.
02:01But then came 2024, Komet's numbers dipped.
02:0647 catches, 474 yards, four touchdowns.
02:11Not terrible, but definitely a step back.
02:14So what happened?
02:16It wasn't Dray's coaching, it was the offense as a whole.
02:19The Bears' system was a mess last season.
02:22They had quarterback issues, offensive line problems, and
02:25inconsistent play calling.
02:26The whole thing was a disaster.
02:28And when an offense struggles,
02:29the tight end is usually one of the first positions to take a hit.
02:33That's why keeping Dray around is a smart move.
02:36Ben Johnson, the Bears' new head coach, clearly sees the value in him.
02:40He could have cleaned house, he could have brought in his own guy, but he didn't.
02:44He saw what Dray has done with Komet and said, yeah, we're keeping this guy.
02:48That says a lot.
02:49And let's not forget, Ben Johnson is an offensive mastermind.
02:53He turned the Detroit Lions into a powerhouse offense.
02:56If he believes Dray is the right guy to coach tight ends,
03:00then we should trust that decision.
03:03Now, looking ahead to 2025, what can we expect from Komet?
03:10For one, we're probably going to see a major bounce back year.
03:14The Bears' offense is going to look completely different.
03:17Ben Johnson is bringing a modern,
03:20creative system that plays to players' strengths.
03:24That means Komet should be used more effectively.
03:29Better routes, better matchups, and more opportunities to make plays.
03:34And let's talk about the quarterback situation.
03:37Caleb Williams is the expected number one overall pick.
03:40If the Bears draft him, that means a fresh start under center.
03:43A young quarterback's best friend, a reliable tight end.
03:47That's what Komet can be for Williams.
03:49Think about how Travis Kelsey is Patrick Mahomes' go-to guy.
03:52Komet has the potential to be that safety blanket for Williams in Chicago.
03:57But even if the Bears don't draft Williams, the offense will still improve.
04:02They'll have a better system, better protection, and
04:05hopefully better decision making at quarterback.
04:07And all of that benefits K-Met.
04:10The bottom line, keeping Jim Dre is a win.
04:13It gives Komet stability, and it keeps an experienced coach in the building.
04:16The Bears are making changes, but
04:18they're keeping the right people in place, that's how you build a winning culture.
04:22So Bears fans, get ready.
04:24Cole Komet's best football might still be ahead of him, and
04:27Jim Dre will be right there to help make it happen.
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