ESPN analyst has an explanation as to why the Bears won't commit long-term to David Montgomery
David Montgomery has been one of the best players on this Bears roster ever since he joined the league 3 years ago. He has played at a very high level and consistently as well. However, as we all know, the career length for a running back in the NFL is very short, to say the least...
Well, as Montgomery is entering the last year of his contract, he should look even more motivated this season if he wants to have a big payday in the off-season.
ESPN Staff Writer Dan Graziano talked about Montgomery's future in Chicago. Here is what he had to say.
Montgomery is a really good player, but it says something that the team hasn't yet made a move to give him a contract extension heading into his fourth season. And all of the "feel-good" stories about him playing special teams in camp are a bit of an alarm bell to me. If he's the starting running back and the long-term answer at the position, would Chicago really playing him on special teams in camp?
My sense is the Bears want to see Montgomery in the new offense before committing to him, and hey, maybe he clicks. But Khalil Herbert and even rookie sixth-round pick Trestan Ebner could be threats to any potential lead role for Montgomery.
My sense is the Bears want to see Montgomery in the new offense before committing to him, and hey, maybe he clicks. But Khalil Herbert and even rookie sixth-round pick Trestan Ebner could be threats to any potential lead role for Montgomery.
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