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Part eight of a 32-part series that analyzes each NFL franchise's running back situation... The Chicago Bears had a dreadfully disappointing 2007 campaign, making the previous year’s Super Bowl berth just a very distant memory...

Ranking the Running Games, Pt. 8: The Chicago Bears

by Jeff Little (Senior Writer)

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March 25, 2008


Part eight of a 32-part series that analyzes each NFL franchise's running back situation...

 

The Chicago Bears had a dreadfully disappointing 2007 campaign, making the previous year’s Super Bowl berth just a very distant memory. General manager Jerry Angelo hinted that significant changes are on the horizon for the Bears.

 

The offense must have a revamped look with open competition at both the QB and RB positions. Watching the Bears became waiting to see what Devin Hester would do each week.

 

The offensive line needs to be reconstructed after performing like a shell of the unit that was solid just one year ago.

 

The defense finished the season a jaw-dropping 28th in yards allowed after ranking 5th in 2006. Their two noteworthy additions of S Adam Archuleta and DT Darwin Walker have to be classified as major busts.

 

The secondary also needs repair. This off-season, the Bears have signed WR’s Marty Booker and Brandon Lloyd, re-signed OLB Lance Briggs, QB’s Rex Grossman, Kyle Orton, and TE Desmond Clark. The Bears as a team rushed for 83 yards per game.

 

 

Chicago Bears running backs

 

Cedric Benson   5’ 11” 220 lbs.     196  Att.   674 Yards  3.4 YPC Avg.   4 TD’s

 

Adrian Peterson 5’ 10” 210 lbs.     151 Att.    510 Yards   3.4 YPC Avg.  3 TD’s    

 

Garrett Wolfe     5’ 7”   186 lbs.       31 Att.      85 Yards   2.7 YPC Avg.

 

PJ Pope               5’ 9”  212 lbs.      2nd year player out of Bowling Green

 

Lousaka Polite    6’0”    242 lbs.      4th Year player from Pittsburgh. 2007 w/ Dal

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  1. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Will Adam Archuleta play this coming season??

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  2. Drake D'Ambra about 1 year ago

    If he does..... God if he does I don't know man. That position needs to be addressed in the 3rd round.

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  3. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    u forgot jason mckie

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    • Jeff Little about 1 year ago

      Not really the series is focusing on the Running back position. What the hell:

      Jason McKie 5' 11" 245 lbs. He's a 5th year player from Temple University. He's a primarily a blocker with good strength, but has some run skills. He came to the Bears as a free agent in 2003, he was undrafted and signed as a free agent by the Eagles and was on their practice squad.

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    • Jeff Little about 1 year ago

      Oh and in 2007 he had 6 carries for 17 yards with a 2.8 Yards Per Carry Average and 1 TD. A "CORRECTION" He is in his 7th season in the NFL.

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  4. Frank W about 1 year ago

    Garret Wolfe really isn't a third down back.. Haha, he isn't exactly a short yardage running back.

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    • Jeff Little about 1 year ago

      I feel Adrian Peterson is a bettter 3rd down back the Wolfe. But hey Wolfe showed some wiggle and quickness, mostly as a receiver out of the backfield.

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