Ryan: Backup running back
Quarterback is the obvious choice here, so I opted to go with something different. David Montgomery is going to be the lead back in 2020, but the running back position is arguably the one with the least depth on the roster. Tarik Cohen struggled to run through the tackles last year, albeit the offensive line did not play well.
Still, in a league that’s transitioned to using multiple backs, the Bears are walking a fine line. If Montgomery goes down, their season is in serious jeopardy. Behind Cohen lie to Oregon State products in Ryan Nall and Artavis Pierce. The two split carries for the Beavers in 2016, with Pierce taking over starting duties once Nall moved onto the NFL.
Now in a similar roster battle, can Nall be more than a preseason All-Star? Can Artavis Pierce become the next Arian Foster? The Bears badly need a capable backup running back to complement Montgomery. Might they be interested in adding a veteran free agent during training camp?
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