It was about this time a year ago that similar discussions were occurring within the local media and blog writers. And for good reason, as the Chicago Bears had just traded Jordan Howard to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional six-round pick. That left only Tarik Cohen and Taquan Mizzell as members of the backfield on the roster.
It was nearly a foregone conclusion that the Chicago Bears were going to utilize the first pick on a running back. Without first and second-round picks, it was critical to shoring up the position.