2. The Bears are playing a dangerous game at RB
Speaking of Pierce, the Bears made it clear they feel more than comfortable at the running back position when they cut the former Oregon State rusher, leaving just David Montgomery, Tarik Cohen, Cordarrelle Patterson and Ryan Nall on the active roster. Montgomery is still dealing with a groin injury suffered less than two weeks ago, leaving Cohen, Patterson and Nall as the healthy backs.
Even if Montgomery is 100% healthy, the Bears running back room is still thinner than a cut of roast beef at the deli. Montgomery showed flashes of brilliance last season, will now need to battle through an injury to start 2020. Cohen doesn’t run between the tackles often as he’s used in passing scenarios, Patterson is still learning to become a full-time running back and his blocking skills are suspect and Nall has carried the ball in an NFL regular season game two times more than I have.
To sum it up, they could use another body. Someone may still be signed or claimed prior to the regular season opener, but this should be concerning, especially since groin injuries can nag for weeks.
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