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NFL Offseason 2019: Every team’s best under-the-radar move

By Randy Gurzi

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 07: Jabrill Peppers #22 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates an incomplete pass against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 07: Jabrill Peppers #22 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates an incomplete pass against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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LUBBOCK, TX – OCTOBER 21: David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones makes the catch for a touchdown during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on October 21, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX – OCTOBER 21: David Montgomery #32 of the Iowa State Cyclones makes the catch for a touchdown during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on October 21, 2017 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears: David Montgomery, RB

The Chicago Bears created a problem by trading away Jordan Howard. For whatever reason, they were intent on trading a player with 3,370 yards and 24 touchdowns over his first three seasons in the NFL. They did this without having a true replacement or getting anything of value in return.

Howard was sent to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round pick which left them with Tarik Cohen as their top back. No offense to Cohen, but he’s not exactly an every-down back. He’s a lightning rod that can break huge plays but he’s listed at 5-6 and 181 pounds which means he’s not built for 20 touches a game.

Chicago did end up replacing Howard though as they found a potential workhorse in the third round of the draft — which also happened to be their first pick thanks to previous trades such as the one that landed them edge rusher Khalil Mack.

Montgomery was the featured back for the Iowa State Cyclones and had more than 250 carries in each of the past two seasons. He finished his three-year career with 2,926 yards and 26 touchdowns while averaging 4.7 yards per attempt. It may not have made huge headlines but adding a player with Montgomery’s skill set allows the Bears offense to remain competitive as they look to defend their NFC North title from last season.

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