The Chicago Bears have high hopes and expectations for Luther Burden.
Unfortunately, it’s been a rocky road for the rookie wide receiver so far.
He missed most of their offseason practices with an injury, and he reportedly got on head coach Ben Johnson’s nerves and was kicked out of a training camp workout.
Even so, it looks like that’s only because of how much is expected from him.
According to insider Ben Devine, Johnson has been “very impressed” with Burden since that punishment.
Ben Johnson stated that he’s been very impressed with the play speed of rookie WR Luther Burden. #DaBears
— Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) July 31, 2025
The Bears have a promising trio of potential star pass catchers, with Burden joining Rome Odunze and D.J. Moore.
With a bright offensive mind like Johnson leading the way, the team could finally get something going and keep the chains moving.
They went to great lengths to improve Caleb Williams’ pass protection, and the second-year quarterback will be in a position to succeed.
That’s also why Johnson wants to make a statement and turn the franchise’s losing culture around, and it will take everyone being on board for that to happen.
Johnson has already made it loud and clear that he won’t tolerate any nonsense, and he’ll push his players to be at their best, or they will be on their way out.
Fortunately, it looks like the tough love motivated Burden, and it takes a good coach to know what buttons to push to bring the best out of his players.
