Introducing the Sole Running Back on the Chicago Bears' Private Visit List
In a draft full of talented running backs, UCLA's Zach Charbonnet is a name Chicago Bears fans should keep an eye on for Day 2. At 6'0" and 215 lbs, Charbonnet is a strong, tough runner who's great at charging downhill. He made a big impact as a freshman at Michigan, averaging nearly five yards per carry and scoring 11 touchdowns. After a less remarkable sophomore year, he moved to UCLA and racked up 3,000 total yards and 39 touchdowns in his last two college seasons. Charbonnet could work on his skills in the passing game and his timing when finding gaps, but there's no doubt his talent and achievements make him a solid Day 2 choice.
Even though running back isn't the Bears' main concern, bringing another versatile player onboard is always a good move. This is especially true since the Chicago Bears are likely to use a "running back by committee" approach next season. Despite recently signing powerful runner D'Onta Foreman, Charbonnet could offer extra strength to Khalil Herbert's more agile style.
As the NFL draft approaches, the Chicago Bears' private visits have mainly focused on expected positions: offensive linemen, defensive linemen, wide receivers, and defensive backs. These areas are either weak or lacking depth for the team, so it's logical for GM Ryan Poles to give them priority. But there's an interesting detail�among the various names listed for private visits, only one is a running back: Zach Charbonnet from UCLA.
This intriguing piece of information has fans curious about the Bears' interest in Charbonnet. While running back isn't their main focus, the Bears don't have a run-first offense under Luke Getsy. It makes sense that they'd want a well-rounded running back group, similar to what was done in Green Bay during Getsy's time there. Interestingly, Charbonnet has been compared to A.J. Dillon, the Packers' former 2nd-round pick. With a mix of strength, unexpected speed, patience, and good vision, Charbonnet could prove to be a valuable asset for the Bears' lineup.
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23 AVRIL | 123 ANSWERS Introducing the Sole Running Back on the Chicago Bears' Private Visit List Should the Bears select Charbonnet in the second round? | ||
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