Ex-Bear Believes Team Might Possess Their Own Equivalent of Derrick Henry
Always a tantalizing prospect, the comparison between a rookie and a veteran in their prime can cause a buzz or generate unfeasible expectations. Now, we have a curious case in point with Roschon Johnson. It's rather unusual for a 4th round pick, and a collegiate understudy at that, to cause such a stir. But having seen his on-field exploits, it's clear why the Chicago Bears have high hopes. Some even venture to claim that he might just be the Bears' answer to Derrick Henry.
Before anyone leaps to conclusions, let's add some context. Corey Wootton, a former Bear himself, was on Sports Talk Chicago recently, sharing his insights about Johnson. He expressed that, from what he had observed, Johnson exhibited many of the traits reminiscent of Henry - robust, hard to tackle, and surprisingly swift.
Can we label Johnson as the new Henry? Certainly not. Henry towers over most, standing three inches taller and carrying 20 more pounds. Few, if any, NFL running backs can match his unique blend of size, strength, and speed. However, Johnson does bring his own brand of power to the field, with a well-developed build and a similar resilience against initial tackles.
Think of him more like an upgraded David Montgomery.Montgomery, the former Bears' running back, was renowned for his resilience against tackles. Johnson, being taller and quicker, provides a more dynamic option. He enhances the squad with his receiving skills, his prowess as a pass protector, and his strong special teams contribution. If Johnson morphs into an even better version of Montgomery, it's a massive win for the Bears. While everyone would appreciate Johnson becoming the next Derrick Henry, such expectations are not reasonable.
One thing is evident, though. The Bears are packing quite a punch at the running back position. Having Johnson as your third option going into training camp is indeed a luxury. With seasoned pros like Khalil Herbert and D'Onta Foreman, and if Luke Getsy can skillfully harness their individual talents, the Bears' ground game could be an even more formidable force this season. Add to that an improved aerial offense, and we might be in for a rollicking season from the Bears' offense.
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18 JUILLET | 69 ANSWERS Ex-Bear Believes Team Might Possess Their Own Equivalent of Derrick Henry Will the Bears miss David Montgomery a lot this season? | ||
| Yes | 15 | 21.7 % |
| No | 54 | 78.3 % |
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