6 best free agent running back options for Chicago Bears

4. Alexander Mattison may finally get his chance with the Chicago Bears.

Alexander Mattison could easily be a diamond in the rough. Anytime he gets a chance to shine, he does. However, he is the backup to Dalvin Cook, so while he has had a chance or two, he also is an unknown.

He could see the Chicago Bears losing David Montgomery and realize a lot of touches just opened up. He could sign with the team at a reasonable deal, hope to blow up next to Justin Fields, and then really cash in the following year.

As far as a scheme fit, it is perfect. Coming out of the NFL draft, we compared David Montgomery to Alexander Mattison often, and it appeared as though Mattison was just the poor man version of Montgomery. They had similar skill sets, but one went to Iowa State and made Big 12 highlights, while Mattison was at Boise State.

Mattison went in the same round just about 30 picks after Montgomery went. He just happened to be behind Dalvin Cook, while it took Montgomery one week to beat out Mike Davis. If they are in different roles, is Mattison about to get paid, while Montgomery is the sleeper that the Bears should sign?