Yahoo Sports NFL on Sam Roush
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the Bears spent a second-round draft pick on Stanford's Sam Roush. Roush brings the reputation of being an exceptional blocker, and that's exactly what you want in your TE3, but defenses better not underestimate his athleticism. Last month, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, and when Travis mentioned that the Bears' tight end room was one of his favorites in the NFL because 'you got two absolute dogs,' Williams was quick to point out Roush. 'I got a third one now,' Caleb said. 'We got a new guy, new rookie guy. He's built like the other guys also, tall, smooth, he's a freak of nature. Run block, pass block, catch, all of that. Whatever we need.'
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Roush drafted as TE3 with elite blocking and athleticism; could see increased snaps if 12/13 personnel rises.
The Bears drafted Stanford's Sam Roush in the second round as their TE3. He brings a reputation as an exceptional blocker and athleticism that defenses should not underestimate. Quarterback Caleb Williams praised Roush on the New Heights podcast, saying 'I got a third one now. We got a new guy, new rookie guy. He's built like the other guys also, tall, smooth, he's a freak of nature. Run block, pass block, catch, all of that. Whatever we need.' If the Bears increase their 12 and 13 personnel usage in 2026, Roush will likely get more offensive snaps than last year's TE3 Durham Smythe, who played about 293 snaps (roughly a quarter of the time).
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