Twitter reacts to Bears’ selection of David Montgomery

Ryan Pace did what Ryan Pace does as he once again traded up to land his guy. This time, Pace and the Bears traded with the New England Patriots and moved up from pick #87 to #73 in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft to select Iowa State Running Back David Montgomery.

Welcome to the Windy City, @MontgomerDavid! 🐻⬇ pic.twitter.com/kDfOIVlua6

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 27, 2019

The ink is barely dry on the draft card presented to former Bears stars Charles Tillman and Olin Kreutz, but reaction and analysis is already pouring in from experts and fans across the Twittersphere.

David Montgomery is a patient runner who takes care of the football and is a willing blocker in pass pro. Ability to change gears in tight spaces, but doesn’t have explosive speed. Will complement Tarik Cohen like Jordan Howard did, but will be more of a threat as a pass catcher.

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) April 27, 2019

I also had a comp of Kareem Hunt for David Montgomery. #Bears https://t.co/A4ZyWDjIk5

— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) April 27, 2019

Seriously, you can't tackle David Montgomery: pic.twitter.com/5mTQcFs0OT

— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) April 27, 2019

Bears fill the void from this offseason's Jordan Howard trade

Chicago adds @nfldraftscout's No. 2 RB, Iowa State's David Montgomery pic.twitter.com/hF2TMv63cY

— Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) April 27, 2019

The standout trait for new #Bears RB is his contact balance. Very difficult to take down, runs angry with square pads to the line of scrimmage and churns through tacklers. Doesn't have long speed, but he's a true three-down back.

— dan durkin (@djdurkin) April 27, 2019

This isn’t going to help me with the Hawkeye fans who think I’m a Cyclone but I love the Bears pick of David Montgomery.

— Chris Hassel (@Hassel_Chris) April 27, 2019

#Bear fans you got your guy! #DavidMontgomery He is a chains mover that constantly breaks through initial contact & picks up plenty of yards after contact with a running style that breeds contact balance & vision. His hands are a weapon. Every-down starter written all over him

— Dan Shonka (@Ourlads_Shonka) April 27, 2019

As a RB fanatic, I love David Montgomery. The kid is tough and he runs hard. He’s going to be a great fit for this Nagy offense. Welcome to the fam @MontgomerDavid. #Bears #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/XsXxpa04pn

— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) April 27, 2019

The reaction is overwhelmingly positive and his newest teammates are already welcoming him with open arms. QB Mitchell Trubisky sent a welcome message and Montgomery cannot wait to get to Halas Hall.

Feels great to be a BEAR !!!! Let’s get to work ! https://t.co/OVCwBoLJTF

— David montgomery (@MontgomerDavid) April 27, 2019

New Bears RB Mike Davis, who Montgomery will compete with for the starting position, is pumped up as well.

I love it! The moves are crazy! Can’t wait to work with him https://t.co/oCWLTQbnpF

— IG MikeDavisRB (@MikeDavisRB) April 27, 2019

Backfield just got more deadly !

— IG MikeDavisRB (@MikeDavisRB) April 27, 2019

In addition to the #87 pick, the Bears will also send their #162 pick (fifth round) and a 2020 fourth-round pick. The Bears also get back the Patriots #205 pick (sixth round).

Do you share the same excitement for the Montgomery selection or are you worried the Bears gave up too much to get him?