Heading into the 2020 season, the Chicago Bears are looking to rebound following a disappointing outing that concluded with a 8-8 record last year. If they’re going to make a run back to the playoffs, they’re going to need several players to step it up this season.
There are a slew of Bears players that are poised to have rebound or breakout seasons after down years, whether it’s experienced veterans or young players on the rise. And if they’re able to rise to the challenge, that will only mean good things for Chicago.
Here are six Bears players that should take a major step forward in the 2020 season.
1. RB David Montgomery
While David Montgomery had a solid year in 2019, his rookie season certainly didn’t go as expected. Montgomery had 889 rushing yards, averaging 3.7 yards per carry, and six touchdowns. He surpassed 1,000 all-purpose yards as a rookie, also adding 25 receptions for 185 yards and a score. But Montgomery certainly wasn’t helped by a struggling offensive line and Matt Nagy’s aversion to the run game.
Montgomery had more than 20 rushing attempts in just four games, and there were seven games where he had less than 15 carries. With a bigger emphasis on the run game this offseason and a full season in Nagy’s offense, expect Montgomery to improve on his rookie year.
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