Most people, it seems, don't have a ton of expectations for D'Andre Swift this season. Despite almost rushing for 1,000 yards on a team coached by Matt Eberflus, Swift's been discussed almost-exclusively as a back who may lose snaps to other guys – either currently on the roster, or not – in Ben Johnson's system. It's kinda weird!
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So it was probably only a matter of time before the pendulum swung the other way, and we got some nice, juicy, contrarian opinions. That's how the internet generally works. And reader, boy did we get that on Thursday: Bleacher Report dropped a list of running backs they think, for whatever reason, could win their first rushing title this year. And there, in the hero image and everything, is ... Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift. Maybe the internet doesn't actually suck?! Here's some of their reasoning.
B/R thinks D'Andre Swift could win the rushing title in 2025, and sure, why not?
"D'Andre Swift had a rotational role with the Detroit Lions, including one year in Ben Johnson's offense, before the team traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles. Over the last two years, Swift has led the Eagles and Chicago Bears in rushing, averaging more than 14 carries per game. Last season, he recorded a career-high 253 rush attempts. Johnson moved on from his offensive coordinator position in Detroit to become the head coach of the Bears, and this time, he seems primed to use Swift in a featured role ...
" ... Swift will be running behind two-time All-Pro Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, who's an ascending center, and Jonah Jackson, a former Lion familiar with Johnson's system. Swift battled injuries early in his career, missing 10 games between 2020 and 2023, which may explain his limited role in those years. However, if the 2023 Pro Bowler stays healthy, he's in line for a big year on the ground."
I'm not *entirely* sure I'm as bullish yet on the Bears' offensive line upgrades as everyone else seems to be (pendulum swing, etc), but there's no doubt that the pieces are in place for a big year from Swift. If he does end up winning the rushing title, that means just about everything else for the Bears' offense went right, and they will officially Be In Business. Packers wins, division titles, home playoff games, etc. It sounds like Bleacher Report thinks the Bears are going to win the Super Bowl? That's how I took it.