The Chicago Bears are a few weeks away from training camp, but running back will be one of the positions that is most under the microscope of fans and fantasy analysts as we get closer to the NFL season. What is there to know?
D’Andre Swift
D’Andre Swift is one of the biggest winners of the offseason because the team did not draft or add a running back in free agency. He comes in the unquestioned starter, and even though Ben Johnson did not have the best success with Swift in Detroit, he knows the role he needs to use him in. How much work will Swift get this year, because he could be a fantasy steal in the right role.
Roschon Johnson
Roschon Johnson also has the makings for a fantasy steal. This duo may not quite be David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs but we saw Detroit roll with Swift and Jamaal Williams and Johnson does have the potential to be a Williams type of runner. He can grind out the tough yards that make Swift more useful with his elusiveness. The issue for Johnson has been staying healthy, and this vital now because the job of a lifetime is on the line.
Kyle Monangai
Monangai got drafted into a great spot in the seventh round. He is almost locked into a roster spot as long as he does not give them a reason to sign an outside name. Heck, he could push Johnson who has struggled to stay healthy through an NFL season. This late round rookie is much closer to the field than others in his draft range.
Travis Homer
Travis Homer has had strong ties to the offensive coaching staff in past seasons but that has changed with the new faces in town. Still, he makes the roster due to special teams and pass protection and those are traits that every coach will enjoy at the end of the roster.
Ian Wheeler
Ian Wheeler made the practice squad last year and showed enough promise that he has a chance to push Travis Homer for a roster spot this preseason.
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Deion Hankins
The rookie UDFA from Texas State will consider it a strong season to stick on a practice squad all year.