Why the Chicago Bears should continue developing Braxton Jones and Kiran Amegadjie going into the 2025 regular season.
Usayd Koshul
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The Chicago Bears offseason is in full swing and with a bevy of roster moves made by the front office throughout the first wave of free agency, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson addressed several needs including offensive line.
But as the Bears rebuilt the interior of the offensive line, left tackle is a position that has remained untouched. Heading into 2025, the hope is that **Braxton Jones**and Kiran Amegadjie are both fully healthy, allowing the Bears to have two solid options at tackle.
For this episode of The Halas Beat, hosts Nick Whalen and Usayd Koshul sat down to discuss the Bears newest free agency signings, key roster needs that still have to be addressed, and why the front office should stick with Jones and Amegadjie going into the 2025 regular season.
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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
Breaking down Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Tyler Warren ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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The 2025 NFL offseason is officially in full swing as free agency continues while teams continue their homework on some of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.
As the Chicago Bears continue a busy offseason, the franchise will have a top-10 pick for the third straight year under general manager Ryan Poles, providing the front office with an opportunity to add an instant impact player and long-term building block.
Set to be one of the deepest tight end classes in recent memory, Penn State's Tyler Warren is a name that has garnered significant attention over the last few months. Viewed by many to be the consensus TE1 in April's draft, Warren's size and athleticism make him an intriguing fit for what head coach Ben Johnson could look to do on offense.
And from the Bears perspective, adding Warren to a room that includes veteran Cole Kmet would give second-year quarterback Caleb Williams even more options in the passing game.
A versatile prospect, Warren played all over the field for the Nittany Lions in college and the high level of versatility could translate over to instant success in the NFL.
Let's get into our scouting report on Warren.
Tyler Warren, Penn State, (6-foot-5, 256 pounds)
From his NFL.com draft profile via Lance Zierlein:
"The ultimate "whatever, whenever" player in the 2025 draft with the size, athleticism and competitive spirit to make good on his intentions. Warren plays with swagger and "best player on the field" energy. He imprints on games with alignment versatility, allowing opportunities for play-callers to stress the defense. Despite his size, he's quick enough to beat man coverage underneath and plays with good recognition of holes in coverage. He has the ball skills and toughness to win contested catches and withstand punishing contact. He's very capable as a lead/move blocker but will need a little improvement at sustaining blocks when blocking in-line. Warren can access all three levels of the field but is best served short and intermediate. He possesses elite football character and plays with a confidence that can be contagious. He has a chance to become one of the best tight ends in the league."
Film:
Strengths:
- Athleticism and versatility stick out as a player who can be used all over the field.
- Solid hands with a very large catch radius.
- Loose and fluid hips allow him to change directions with ease.
- Will haul in any sort of throw from the quarterback and fight through traffic if he needs to.
- Can turn on the jets when he gets into open space.
- Forces the defense to account for his every move on the field.
- Has the makings of being a future All-Pro at the next level.
Weaknesses:
- Separation seems to be an issue at times for him, especially when the middle of the field gets crowded.
- Could use some additional work as a blocker. But with the right coaching, he can take his blocking ability to the next level.
- Route running needs some work. Warren has to learn to be more precise in the routes that he runs.
- May not be a massive deep threat at the next level and could only end up being an asset in the short and intermediate passing game.
- Struggles to move bigger defensive linemen off the line of scrimmage at times.
Final Thoughts:
Warren is far from being a complete product but he is the type of player who should seriously be in consideration for the Bears at No. 10 overall. Like any prospect, he isn't perfect and could stand to improve some parts of his game but the incredibly high ceiling makes him a very enticing option for any team that is willing to add a dynamic playmaker to their offense.
As one of the draft's best non-quarterback prospects, Warren will have plenty of teams who could be vying for his services and he should be highly ranked on many teams' boards. There is also a chance that he winds up being the first tight end, wide receiver, or running back taken, simply due to his ability to be an instant impact player who can fit into any sort of offense.
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