Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson says he is “buying Luther Burden stock” as the team looks ahead to the second season for the wide receiver. Multiple reports connect Johnson’s comments to the organization’s expectation that Burden can build on a promising rookie finish. The Bears have major changes in their passing offense after trading DJ Moore, leaving more production and targets available for younger players. In that context, Burden is viewed as a central figure for the offense’s next step. The reports describe Johnson’s stance as an endorsement of Burden’s development trajectory and potential role with the Bears going into the new season. While details of specific performance metrics are not provided in the excerpts, the overall theme across sources is that the coaching staff sees Burden’s early promise as a foundation for continued growth in Year 2. The remarks also underscore how the Bears’ offseason roster moves increase the importance of offensive contributions from emerging talent.