Article 4E02V Bears get Cohen new running mate in Montgomery

Bears get Cohen new running mate in Montgomery

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The Chicago Bears selected running back David Montgomery out of Iowa State in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 73rd overall.

The Bears made a deal with the New England Patriots to jump up for Montgomery.

The Patriots have traded pick 73 to the Bears for picks 87, 162 and a 2020 fourth round pick, per source.

- Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 27, 2019

Chicago traded former starter Jordan Howard to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, leaving a hole beside playmaking scat back Tarik Cohen.

Montgomery brings far more elusiveness to Chicago's rushing attack than the straight-line runner Howard, and his pass-catching skills are far superior, which head coach Matt Nagy values in his backs.

Prospect profile

School: Iowa State
Height: 5-10
Weight: 222 lbs

Strengths

  • Perhaps the class' most elusive running back - forces countless missed tackles using both power and quickness
  • Built well and has a strong lower body
  • Very shifty with his cuts
  • Excellent balance through contact, which allows him to break tackles with ease
  • Patient and sets up his blocks
  • Experienced weapon in the passing game and has soft hands
  • Great footwork in the backfield - very good in traffic
  • Able to jump outside to edge if the initial hole isn't there

Weaknesses

  • Lacked explosive plays in a weaker defensive conference
  • Tested poorly athletically
  • Average burst
  • Vision needs work - can struggle to find the correct running lane

Bottom line

Montgomery is an excellent fit in today's NFL. His incredible body control and shiftiness in the open field make him a nightmare to defend. The former Iowa State rusher doubles as a legitimate receiving threat, making him an instant impact player at the next level. Montgomery has all the makings of a good prospect and is truly a three-down back, but may lack some juice to be a truly elite rusher.

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