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The Chicago Bears may be buzzing over new faces at quarterback or the defensive upgrades this offseason, but let’s not overlook a position group that might quietly become the team’s offensive heartbeat — tight ends Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland.
Yes, you read that right. Tight ends. Plural.
Cole Kmet: The Steady Hand
Since being drafted in 2020, Cole Kmet has been the model of steady growth. What began as a quiet rookie campaign has blossomed into a reliable presence in both the run and pass game. In 2023 and 2024, he started showing flashes of elite-level chemistry with whoever lined up under center. Now heading into the 2025 season, Kmet has fully embraced his role as the veteran leader of the offense.
But make no mistake — this isn’t just about experience. Kmet’s improved route-running, underrated physicality in the red zone, and refined blocking have made him a true dual-threat tight end. He might not get the flashy headlines like top WRs do, but coaches and teammates alike know he’s a glue guy — one that holds an offense together.
Colston Loveland: The Future Arrives Early
Enter Colston Loveland.
The former Michigan standout has all the makings of the next great tight end — long, athletic, and with hands as soft as a cloud. Drafted to learn under Kmet, he’s already proving in training camp that he might be more than just a project. His ability to stretch the field gives the Bears something they haven’t truly had: a tight end who can be split wide and create mismatches all over the field.
Loveland’s athleticism is especially intriguing. At 6’5″ with excellent body control, he brings a more modern edge to the Bears’ offense — think George Kittle meets a young Travis Kelce. If offensive coordinator Shane Waldron gets creative, we could see plenty of two-tight-end sets, creating nightmares for linebackers and safeties trying to cover both threats.
A Tactical Advantage Chicago Can’t Waste
The beauty of having both Kmet and Loveland? It gives the Bears options.
Want to go heavy and run the ball? Kmet holds his own in the trenches. Want to spread it out and go vertical? Loveland’s your guy. Want to confuse defenses with play action, screen passes, and misdirection? Line up both and dare them to guess.
The combo also gives the Bears a safety net. Rookie QB Caleb Williams — or whoever ends up under center — needs reliable targets, especially over the middle of the field. These two could become a quarterback’s best friends.
Bottom Line
If the Bears offense is going to evolve into something that can genuinely contend in the NFC North, the Kmet-Loveland duo might quietly become one of its most important storylines. Together, they offer size, versatility, leadership, and explosive potential.
Double trouble, indeed.