Chicago Bears Position Review: Running Backs

Jeremy Langford — 537 yards rushing, 279 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns

Langford looks to be the heir apparent to the elite position of Chicago Bears running back. He will now likely be handed the keys to the Ferrari and asked not to crash it.

This season, Langford showed flashes of what he could do. Like Forte, he is an effective runner as well as a good receiver out of the backfield.

Running the ball, Langford can step, make a cut and have people miss him. He could also be a bruiser who can tough out short yardage (coming in helpful on goal-line situations).

Langford adjusted to offensive coordinator Adam Gase’s system and showed he is ready for prime-time.

In the three games Langford played as the primary running back in place of Forte, he exhibited tremendous play. He gained 170 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 196 yards and a touchdown receiving.

The Chicago Bears appear to feel good enough about Langford to proceed with him as the main running back. He is young and athletic, and has the same attributes as Forte, except younger. He should be a great replacement for Forte, even if that replacement has to happen in 2016.

The Chicago Bears got a bargain when they drafted Jeremy Langford in the fourth round. They will get a lot of value from him until, of course, he reaches thirty.

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