Chicago Bears should add one of these free agents from Green Bay
By Ryan Heckman
Adding Jamaal Williams would give the Chicago Bears a lethal trio
In 2021, the Bears will have Tarik Cohen back as their primary third down running back. David Montgomery enjoyed a true breakout over the second half of 2020 and it looks like Chicago could have a formidable duo going forward.
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But, they still need additional depth there. Jamaal Williams may be one of the more underrated free agents in the upcoming class, and because of that, he might get paid a bit more than the Bears could afford.
However, adding Williams would ensure the Bears don’t have to worry about running back in the upcoming draft and their back field would be completely set. Getting Williams involved along with Montgomery would give opposing defenses two running backs who can run between the tackles as well as catch the football, and adding Cohen into the mix would create a three-headed monster which defenses would have to prepare for.
With the outstanding production from Aaron Jones, Williams has still continued to produce consistently since being drafted in the fourth round back in 2017. He’s given the Packers a floor of around 400-plus rushing yards and 25 receptions each season, proving he can do it all.
If Williams came at the right value, the Bears would be adding a young player who still has plenty of tread left on his tires — plus, he knows the division’s defenses well.