Luke Getsy's 11 as ONE Scheme. Chicago bears news. Luke Getsy's emphasis is "11 as one." We heard it a few times following Sunday's rookie minicamp practice, and it's music to my ears. Just the thought of all 11 players on offense knowing their assignment will be a vast improvement from last year.

One of the biggest questions going into the 2022 season is what Getsy's scheme will ultimately look like, and even though he wasn't going to divulge details in early May, one thing is clear, he wants it to look cohesive.

"Hopefully, when you watch us, it's 11 as one. We're firing off the football better than everybody else in this league, and we're finishing better than everybody else in this league," Getsy said. "Those are the things we're talking about every single day. We're taking care of the football, getting off the rock, and we're finishing better than everybody else in this league. That's our mentality. That's our purpose. If we can do that, we've got a chance.”

Justin Fields and Getsy have now had a few months to get to know each other, including three practices before the draft, and Field's work ethic is not lost on Getsy as he admits he's ahead of schedule.

It's clear that it's Getsy who the Bears are counting on as being a big part of the difference in Field's development, and no one knows the importance and understands the significance of the rapport between the two than Luke Getsy in saying.

"I was raised on that — that the play-caller and the quarterback have to have a great relationship, and that's important," Getsy said. "We have to be on the same page, always. That's where I've felt like he's grown, is he's communicating with me so well now, things that he's feeling, things that he sees, and so that part of it has just been tremendous, for a young guy to be able to do that. These three or four months that we've been together, it's been a lot of fun.”

Luke Getsy also understands the desire for a Davante Adams-type receiver, but he is confident that guys like St. Brown and Pringle can blossom into more prominent roles.

It's clear early on that the Bears will ask more of their tight ends and running backs in the passing game to account for a thin receiving corps.

Cole Kmet figures to play a big part in Getsy's offense, and the offensive coordinator is excited about what the third-year tight end can bring to Chicago's attack.

Getsy also is high on St. Brown's potential after working with the receiver in Green Bay.

"I was really excited that we were able to snag him up because I think all his best football is ahead of him," Getsy said. "So, I'm excited to see, he's one of those guys again, you know, you talk about a big body, a guy that can run, his toughness and all that stuff and everything that we're going to preach in this system. He's that expectation. He's that leader of that mindset.”

If Kmet, St. Brown, and Jones Jr. can be reliable weapons for Fields, the Bears' passing attack could be better than anticipated.

The Bears' coaches know about Jones' speed, but they got their first glimpse at how their third-round pick prepares at rookie minicamp.
He even showed up in a suit and bought his whiteboard, which impressed his new offensive coordinator.

Seeing Jones in person verified for Getsy that Jones is a "physically mature dude." While there's a lot of talk about Jones's age (he turns 25 on Wednesday), physical maturity can matter for his position.

"I mean, he can handle this league; you can see that already," Getsy said. "Then the speed just jumped at you on the tape. When that guy gets the ball in his hands, he looks like 4.3 on the Field. Not many guys can do that, and I think that is what stood out about this guy. He has a chance to score every time he touches the ball.”

Part of Getsy's "11 as one" concept also involves an offense built around versatility. Jones might not be the dynamic outside receiver like those selected in the first round. But at his draft slot, the Bears needed someone with a rare trait (speed) and someone who could move around the offense.

The Bears are banking on more opportunities leading to more production from receivers who have only played supporting roles early in their career. No one is better suited for that challenge than Luke Getsy. The truth is, Devante wasn't Devante until Luke Getsy came back to Green Bay to be His wide receiving coach. Devonte Adams's rookie year without him came with drop issues, timing with Rodgers, etc. This is why Adams is so high on Getsy, and I have no doubt those 11 on offense will be just as high on him and firing off on all cylinders. Thanks, guys, be good.