The Facts: With Brandon Marshall no longer on board, the Bears need production at the outside WR opposite Jeffery. The logical choice to put into Marshall’s position would be Wilson, who started six games last season, finishing with 17 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown.
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But as ESPN.com's Michael C. Wright suggests, Wilson will need to make major progress this offseason for the Bears to feel comfortable with moving him into the starting lineup. The club lists Wilson at 6-foot-4 and 184 pounds, but he’ll need to add some bulk in the team’s conditioning program as he’s not considered a speedster capable of blowing past corners at the line of scrimmage. The club held out high hopes for Wilson headed into last season, but the receiver suffered a fractured clavicle diving for a deep ball at training camp and spent the first nine games of last season on injured reserve. Wright added, it will be difficult to find a player close to Marshall’s caliber to fill the void, whether on their roster or in the draft. But for now, assume Wilson gets the first chance at it.