David Montgomery has been the talk of the town since the Bears drafted him in the third round to be the running back that Matt Nagy’s offense needed to flourish.
It’s safe to say that Montgomery was worth the hype and more, from what he flashed during training camp and his first preseason game.
ESPN released its training camp MVPs for each team, and it’s no surprise that Montgomery ran away with the honor for the Bears.
Here’s what ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson had to say about Montgomery:
On a roster full of established players, Montgomery flashed more than any other newcomer. The versatile Iowa State runner is expected to have a decent role in Chicago’s offense. Montgomery’s strength in college was his tackle-breaking ability, but the third-round pick opened eyes in camp with the way he caught the ball out of the backfield, something his predecessor, Jordan Howard, struggled to do.
Montgomery looks to play the role that Jordan Howard couldn’t. Be that versatile threat as a runner and in the passing game.
Clearly Nagy saw enough of Montgomery’s potential in the Bears’ first preseason game to shelve him for what appears to be the rest of the preseason.
