It's one step forward and two steps back for Kevin White.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Bears players expect the second-year receiver will miss an extended period of time due to an ankle injury he suffered last week.
White was in the midst of his best game as a pro before injury struck. The 6-foot-3 wideout snagged six of his nine targets for 55 yards before leaving midway through the third quarter. White finally displayed toughness at the point of the catch and an ability to box out defenders. White's role had grown the past two weeks with Brian Hoyer spreading the ball around.
White missed his entire rookie season after suffering a stress fracture in his shin last year.
The Bears offered an intriguing trio of receivers with Alshon Jeffery's ability to win down field, Eddie Royal's run-after-the-catch acumen and White's big-body play. With White out, Cameron Meredith will take snaps as the No. 3 receiver. Expect tight end Zach Miller's role in the offense to grow even further.
The Bears started the season a depressing 1-3 with an injury-plagued, talent-poor roster that ranks 30th on Around The NFL's quarter-mark Power Poll. Watching the growth of young players like White, running back Jordan Howard and a litter of secondary cubs over the course of the season is what the fan base was counting on tracking. White can't make progress while he's on the sidelines.
So if Meredith puts up better stats then White can we discuss if White should be traded or benched?
It's one step forward and two steps back for Kevin White.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Bears players expect the second-year receiver will miss an extended period of time due to an ankle injury he suffered last week.
White was in the midst of his best game as a pro before injury struck. The 6-foot-3 wideout snagged six of his nine targets for 55 yards before leaving midway through the third quarter. White finally displayed toughness at the point of the catch and an ability to box out defenders. White's role had grown the past two weeks with Brian Hoyer spreading the ball around.
White missed his entire rookie season after suffering a stress fracture in his shin last year.
The Bears offered an intriguing trio of receivers with Alshon Jeffery's ability to win down field, Eddie Royal's run-after-the-catch acumen and White's big-body play. With White out, Cameron Meredith will take snaps as the No. 3 receiver. Expect tight end Zach Miller's role in the offense to grow even further.
The Bears started the season a depressing 1-3 with an injury-plagued, talent-poor roster that ranks 30th on Around The NFL's quarter-mark Power Poll. Watching the growth of young players like White, running back Jordan Howard and a litter of secondary cubs over the course of the season is what the fan base was counting on tracking. White can't make progress while he's on the sidelines.
So if Meredith puts up better stats then White can we discuss if White should be traded or benched?
It's one step forward and two steps back for Kevin White.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that Bears players expect the second-year receiver will miss an extended period of time due to an ankle injury he suffered last week.
White was in the midst of his best game as a pro before injury struck. The 6-foot-3 wideout snagged six of his nine targets for 55 yards before leaving midway through the third quarter. White finally displayed toughness at the point of the catch and an ability to box out defenders. White's role had grown the past two weeks with Brian Hoyer spreading the ball around.
White missed his entire rookie season after suffering a stress fracture in his shin last year.
The Bears offered an intriguing trio of receivers with Alshon Jeffery's ability to win down field, Eddie Royal's run-after-the-catch acumen and White's big-body play. With White out, Cameron Meredith will take snaps as the No. 3 receiver. Expect tight end Zach Miller's role in the offense to grow even further.
The Bears started the season a depressing 1-3 with an injury-plagued, talent-poor roster that ranks 30th on Around The NFL's quarter-mark Power Poll. Watching the growth of young players like White, running back Jordan Howard and a litter of secondary cubs over the course of the season is what the fan base was counting on tracking. White can't make progress while he's on the sidelines.
So if Meredith puts up better stats then White can we discuss if White should be traded or benched?
I'm starting to think this organization is cursed. Did Lance Briggs run over a gypsy in his Lamborghini or something?
So if Meredith puts up better stats then White can we discuss if White should be traded or benched?
I'm starting to think this organization is cursed. Did Lance Briggs run over a gypsy in his Lamborghini or something?
There may have been some gypsy moths on the tree he crashed into, do they count?
This is another punch in the gut, just when he was making progress and showing what he's capable of. Have the bears said what the injury is? I can't find anything other than the possible high ankle sprain. It would be useful to know what it is this time. I need to know if we should keep blaming the medical/conditioning teams or keep blaming Jerry...
Nevermind, I just saw the broken tibia info. But I thought he had titanium rods in there, how did this happen?
I'm starting to think this organization is cursed. Did Lance Briggs run over a gypsy in his Lamborghini or something?
There may have been some gypsy moths on the tree he crashed into, do they count?
This is another punch in the gut, just when he was making progress and showing what he's capable of. Have the bears said what the injury is? I can't find anything other than the possible high ankle sprain. It would be useful to know what it is this time. I need to know if we should keep blaming the medical/conditioning teams or keep blaming Jerry...
The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they placed the former first-round pick on injured reserve after suffering a fractured left fibula and a high ankle sprain in the team's Week 4 win over the Detroit Lions.
If he needs surgery I imagine he's out for another year. If they don't they might be able to bring him back later in the season.