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Wilson

Although Wilson weighed 194 at the Combine, the Bears list him at 184. “He’s 20 years old, so he has a lot of growing to do,” Trestman said. “Being around here and getting involved in our weight program over the next few months is certainly going to help him as well. He’s going to get stronger. He’ll get bigger and add more girth. And he’ll be around a place where he’ll be able to eat right.”

Wilson was considered a bit of a headcase even before he quit on Mike Leach’s program. “I wouldn’t consider it a red flag,’' Bears coach Marc Trestman said. ''I consider it a young guy making a very, very small mistake that put him in a position that got him in trouble. ... He’s a good kid with a big upside.” Standing in at 6-foot-3, 194 pounds, Wilson was a highly productive college player, and showed well at the Combine. He has a strong chance at earning a roster spot if he can keep his head on straight.

Wilson (6-foot-2 5/8, 194) caught 82 balls for 1,388 yards (16.9 YPR) and 12 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2011 before quitting the Cougars’ team in 2012 after alleging “abuse” by coach Mike Leach. Wilson ran 4.51 at the Combine with a scintillating 1.51 ten-yard split, although character concerns are obvious as he lacked concentration and didn’t always seem to give full effort before leaving school. A talented headcase, Wilson is a boom-or-bust prospect. Wilson will compete for the No. 4 receiver role with the Bears.

Wilson (6-foot-2 5/8, 194) only played nine games in 2012 before leaving Washington State and alleging “abuse” against coach Mike Leach. As a junior in 2011, Wilson caught 82 passes for 1,388 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has a realistic shot at seeing significant snaps as a rookie in three-wide sets.

Wilson is inactive because the Bears don’t value him enough on special teams yet. He may need an injury to crack the game-day 46.

Wilson earned a character red flag when he was suspended indefinitely from Washington State and then subsequently quit. But in 2011, he caught 82 balls for 1,388 yards (16.9 YPR) and scored 12 touchdowns. The 20-year-old Wilson could be an intriguing practice squad stash for the Bears while he puts some weight on his 6-foot-3 frame.

Wilson’s biggest play was a 58-yard catch and run, at the end of which he was tackled at the four-yard line. Rookie RB Michael Ford squirted in for the score. Wilson was a seventh-round pick in April’s draft due to character concerns, but has early-round talent. The Bears will probably have no chance to stash him on the practice squad after this effort. He should make the 53.

Wilson finishes his rookie year with two catches. Still a promising player who doesn’t turn 22 until September of 2014, Wilson is a highly recommended “hold” and even trade target in Dynasty leagues.

Bennett was asked to take a pay cut last offseason and may need to do so again in order to return -- the Bears can save $2.45 million against the cap by cutting him. There’s no questioning Wilson is the more talented player, but he needs to get in the weight room. The belief is that Wilson will definitely get an opportunity to earn an increased role on offense in 2014. He needs to be owned in all dynasty formats.

He’ll miss at least the first six weeks of the season after re-breaking his foot at minicamp. Once he returns, Wilson should push for No. 4 receiver duties.