No Quick Resolution in Order For Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Situation

Remember Kenny Christian. In 2002, the Bears had this former Raiders receiver in training camp and preseason making a lot of plays—so many that it was reported Christian had “all but made the team” with his performance. Then came roster cuts and the only thing Christian had made was the waiver wire.Keep that little bit of history in mind when assessing the Bears’ wide receiver battle, which will rage on even after the dress rehearsal in Denver. The first roster cuts are not due until Tuesday, but even then teams only need to reduce their 80-man roster to 75. Saturday, Sept. 5 is the main cutdown date and that promises to be when the Bears’ wide receiver issue is finally resolved. Coaches do not always assess a player the way a fan does. For instance, a coach will assess a wide receiver by how well he runs a route even when the ball doesn’t come his way, or by how willing he is to block on running plays. The Bears aren’t certain of a thi...