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The Bears’ decision to sign a lead running back this offseason didn’t necessarily surprise Khalil Herbert. In fact, it motivates him.
“Competition is always the best thing,” Herbert told the Sun-Times after Tuesday’s practice at Halas Hall. “I feel like it brings everybody’s level of play up. Especially the guys on our offense. You want to make plays You want to be one of those guys. it definitely does add some fire to it.”
He already has plenty of motivation — Herbert’s wife welcomed a baby in January and he’s entering the last year of his rookie contract.