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Bears Looking for Blocking Specialist
Published: May 8, 2009
Now, one year removed from his departure, the Bears are beginning to realize what they lost.
Gilmore wasn't flashy. He scored only three touchdowns during his time in Chicago, and hauled in a mere 21 passes. His contributions weren't the type that could be measured by statistics. But he was always there, whether it was double tight end sets, heavy red zone formations, or kick returns.
Given the success of the spread offense in the college game, tight ends are rapidly changing from undersized offensive linemen to oversized wide receivers. As a result, John Gilmore is part of a dying breed. Finding a tight end nowadays who is a skilled in-line blocker is almost as difficult as finding a competent lead-blocking fullback.
At first glance, it doesn't seem as if the Bears are in need of a tight end. Desmond Clark and Greg Olsen both play prominent roles in Chicago's ...
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