The Facts: HC Matt Nagy’s first conversation with Bears GM Ryan Pace regarding new personnel revolved around adding a tight end who could fill what’s called the “U” position in Nagy’s offense. It’s a receiver/tight end hybrid role that Travis Kelce handles at a Pro Bowl level with the Chiefs. Enter Burton, who received a four-year, $32 million contract despite limited production with the Eagles. Simply put, Nagy needed him. “It’s an important role,” Nagy said. “It’s easy to create some plays for. And when you have a guy that has the size that Trey has and the speed that he has, it’s about mismatches.”

Diehards Line:As Sun Times staff writer Adam Jahns reminded readers, Burton’s size can beat smaller nickel backs, while his speed can be a problem for larger players, i.e. linebackers. “That’s one of the things that I learned through coach Reid is getting mismatches throughout, and that’s what Trey does,” Nagy said. Don’t overlook Adam Shaheen, either. Nagy described him as “a really good fit” because he’s able to be a traditional in-line tight end (the “Y”) as well as the hybrid “U.” “This is no longer a deal where you’re just playing a split-out tight-end position,” Nagy said.