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Chicago Bears Training Camp: Velus Jones Jr. getting a chance at running back

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Mark Carman
August 6, 2024
Chicago Bears' Velus Jones Jr. signing autographs at training camp

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Matt Eberflus and company are dialing up the creativity. Velus Jones Jr. is dangerous when he has the ball in his hands. But Jones is not a great route runner, his pass-catching ability is still a work in progress, and the Bears wide receiver room has gotten more crowded. Jones will now work on becoming a better running back this week as well as in the preseason game Saturday against Buffalo. Feels very last minute. Let's get into today's 3 observations:
1. Why are the Bears all of a sudden trying Velus Jones Jr. at running back?
I have checked the numbers and they are better than I thought. Velus Jones Jr. has a total of 17 rushing attempts in his first two seasons in th...

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