‘Buckle up’: Cole Kmet sends message to Bears fans before NFL season

Cole Kmet and the Chicago Bears are one day away from starting their 2026 regular season. The team is hyped and raring to go, aiming to continue proving its critics wrong. The veteran tight end sent a strong message to Bears fans that would get them even more excited for the campaign.

Kmet appeared and started in 17 regular-season games last year. He amassed 30 receptions for 347 yards and two touchdowns. However, the emergence of Colston Loveland as an up-and-coming star led to Kmet’s role diminishing. He is set to enter this season as the team’s TE2.

The 27-year-old remains professional despite the demotion and ready to perform when his name is called. His leadership and skill set will be key to Chicago replicating or surpassing its 2025 achievements.

Chicago Bears, Cole Kmet — Cole Kmet at Chicago Bears training camp

Cole Kmet hypes Bears fans with strong message

Kmet wants Bears fans to brace themselves for an exhilarating 2026 run. He expects to team have another strong run and potentially go deeper in the playoffs.

“I truly believe we’ve got something special in store for you guys this year,” Kmet said. “First off, let’s talk about Caleb (Williams). I honestly don’t think there’s a limit to how good he can be. He has the best arm I’ve ever seen. And now with Ben (Johnson) here running the show? I’m happy we were able to bring in such a great offensive mind in Ben. That those two get to work together. It honestly just makes me happy for my QB. And I think you’re gonna start to see some very special things happening in Year 2 of this offense.

“We’re all gonna look back on this time and be like, ‘That really was the beginning of something big.’ But, in any case: Buckle up, Chicago. Because winning the Super Bowl is the goal this season, plain and simple. No hedging. And I feel like I’ve been around this place long enough to say with some credibility that we have a team that could realistically do it. Obviously, it won’t be easy. We’re not sneaking up on anyone anymore. But even that in itself is exciting. I can’t wait for things to get rolling.”

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Kmet kept it simple and straight to the point. Nothing short of Super Bowl-winning run will satisfy him and his teammates. It all starts in Week 1 on Sunday when they take on the Carolina Panthers on the road. A three-game homestand follows before a two-game road trip in Weeks 5 and 6 against the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons.