Yet the rest of the picture isn’t all that appealing to the eye. Of Miller's 85 targets, 40 (47%) came in just three games. Dan Pompei was among those who promoted that idea that the Bears could have a number one receiver in Miller. ... Then he has no catches and two big drops against the New York Giants and makes a catch that gains the first down, only to run back and lose it on a key third down. Like last year, Miller is coming off of shoulder surgery and there’s no reason to think the light won’t come on for him.

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We saw a slow start last year when he caught just four passes for 28 yards in the team’s first four games. Set his ass on the bench and let Ridley play, maybe he can actually catch the ball.

Too many catchable passes destined for Miller, even if not characterized as drops, have fallen incomplete.

Welcome to Bears Wire's European Union Experience. Site Last Updated: Saturday, October 24, 6:51AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Foles, Bears Shut Down By Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears: Offensive line gets exposed against Colts. Calling the two passes Miller didn’t catch drops is disingenuous. Consequently, the team should turn to Wims, who has proven to be a terrific blocker and adept pass catcher, or Ridley, who has mysteriously been relegated to the sidelines for most of his young career. Poor mans Will Fuller. That argument died on Sunday. There's still hope for the 25-year-old, as Chicago's severe lack of WR depth puts him in line for a sizable role in 2020.

He's caught only half of the passes thrown his way for 88 yards with two drops.

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Whole offense needs retooling. One thing to watch that has plagued Chicago's receiving corps again this year is drops.

Set his ass on the bench and let Ridley play, maybe he can actually catch the ball. I've pretty much had it with him and his fuckin drops! Draft: 2nd round, 51st overall of the 2018 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, November 4, 11:27PM.

He's a bum.

Every Sports Reference Social Media Account. The 51st overall pick in 2018, Miller showed flashes last year, in particular a 13-9-140 game on Thanksgiving and a 15-9-118-1 game against the Packers in Week 15. Anthony Miller continues to be one of the biggest mysteries for this Chicago Bears team. Remember to hit “Real-Time” on the bottom of @TheAthletic app.

Bears 27, Lions 23 2:58 -- Detroit Lions drive starts on … In 2020, Miller will earn a base salary of $966,700, while carrying a … In those games, he has been targeted 19 times with only 9 catches.