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Roush's 'plug-and-play' designation should increase Bears' 13 personnel usage beyond 9%.

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Sam Roush, drafted by the Bears in the third round (69 overall), is expected to increase Chicago's 13 personnel usage beyond the 9% baseline from 2025. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com called Roush a 'plug-and-play' Y (in-line) tight end, and he will play more snaps than the previous TE3, supporting the Bears' multi-tight-end scheme.

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Lance Zierlein of NFL.com called him a 'plug-and-play' Y (in-line) tight end. He's going to play more than last year's TE3, so expect Chicago's 13 usage to be more than just 9% of the time.
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What did Yahoo Sports NFL say about Sam Roush?
Sam Roush, drafted by the Bears in the third round (69 overall), is expected to increase Chicago's 13 personnel usage beyond the 9% baseline from 2025. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com called Roush a 'plug-and-play' Y (in-line) tight end, and he will play more snaps than the previous TE3, supporting the Bears' multi-tight-end scheme.
Is this good or bad for Sam Roush's fantasy football value?
STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Sam Roush (CHI). Roush's 'plug-and-play' designation should increase Bears' 13 personnel usage beyond 9%.
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