Bears envision bigger role for FB Khari Blasingame
For the first time in four years, the Chicago Bears have a fullback on the roster. They signed Khari Blasingame to a one-year deal this offseason, where he’s expected to serve a key role on offense.
Blasingame served as the primary fullback for the Tennessee Titans since his arrival in 2019. But after being limited to 11 games due to injury, he fell down the depth chart in favor of undrafted rookie Tory Carter. Now, the Bears get a tough, productive fullback in Blasingame.
“What he brings to the team is toughness,” running backs coach David Walker said last week. “You don’t have to have pads on to just watch and feel him in terms of toughness. That’s from a physical and a mental standpoint.”
Blasingame’s addition has reflected the Bears transitioning to a run-heavy team with the outside zone. But Chicago has more in mind for Blasingame rather than a traditional blocking role.
“He’s going to be able to do some things for us outside of the traditional fullback role of just being an elite blocker,” Walker said. “He’s got some skills. He made a great catch out of the scramble drill today and went downfield. He’s good at the underneath slides. He’s a fullback by trade, but I wouldn’t consider him an old-school fullback role where he’s only going to be a lead blocker. He can handle the ball and do some things.”
The Bears want to employ as many playmakers on offense as they can — including fullback in Blasingame.
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