Bears select RB David Montgomery 73rd overall

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Could have stayed put and picked D Harris

 

[EL ROCKSTEADY]

Measurables and combine are almost identical to Howards. A hair smaller, slower, weaker based on that with a much lower dollar figure for years to come.

 

[PrideisBears]

40 times is not an accurate indication of game speed

 

[I Just Want To Read]

I'm fine with who we picked. The trade up is crummy. I don't like how we keep selling future picks at a discount.

 

[bears26]

Apparently you people have not seen Montgomery play. Go watch his highlights and then maybe you all will change your thoughts on him. Keep in mind, he never had an offensive line. If he had an offensive line he would have been gone in the first round

and never had a QB. The guy is a stud.

 

[remydat]

How about if we liked him before tonight?

Then like him. I was referring to people that said if others didnt like the pick they must not know football. If you didnt suggest that then not talking to you.

I dont mind the pick. Just dont see why I should hate on someone that doesnt like it.

 

[CNiel36]

Naw u just like to fan boi like an elementary school kid.

Got it. My bad for being happy about a player that I think was the 2nd best in the draft. And most experts agree. Time will tell I guess.

 

[bears26]

I'm fine with who we picked. The trade up is crummy. I don't like how we keep selling future picks at a discount.

Bears had two 4th rd picks next year and gave up 1.

 

[napo55]

Disappointing. Lacks long speed and unimpressive ypc. Had hoped for anyone but him. Could have picked up a better back in the 4th or 5th without trading away picks.

 

[Porkchop]

This guy doesn't seem like a Nagy RB. You would expect somebody fast. This guy looks quick, but he's not going to outrun many DB's and safeties, which was also something Jordan Howard couldn't do.

I think you're confused as to what Nagy needs in a RB.

His offense doesn't require speed, it requires versatility. A RB has to show the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.

Kareem Hunt wasn't a particularly fast back, but he was shifty and had a good center of gravity. Most importantly, he had versatility.

Not just Nagy's offense, but most modern NFL offenses are deviating away from the traditional ground and pound style of back that Jordan Howard is.

 

[bears26]

Could have stayed put and picked D Harris

Montgomery is a way better player.

 

[Aesopian]

David Johnson ran a 4.60 as well, speed isn't everything.

 

[dentfan]

This was a good pick. I think he’ll be able to have some nice big runs, despite, allegedly, lacking a second gear to break away. He should face 7- 8 man boxes against a nickel, maybe even a dime D. With the way he runs, he can really smash some dudes. I hope we get a good move TE and then we are good.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

Montgomery is a way better player.

Greg Gabriel agrees with you so you’re probably wrong

 

[Bearly]

Per NFL.com

Player	Status	Position	Team	Class	Grade
Josh Jacobs ALABAMA	Rnd 1, Pick 24	RB	Oakland Raiders	Junior	6.22
David Montgomery IOWA STATE	Rnd 3, Pick 10	RB	Chicago Bears	Junior	5.85
Miles Sanders PENN STATE	Rnd 2, Pick 21	RB	Philadelphia Eagles	Junior	5.80
Damien Harris ALABAMA	Rnd 3, Pick 24	RB	New England Patriots	Senior	5.79
Darrell Henderson MEMPHIS	Rnd 3, Pick 6	RB	Los Angeles Rams	Junior	5.75

 

[Bearly]

Then like him. I was referring to people that said if others didnt like the pick they must not know football. If you didnt suggest that then not talking to you.

I dont mind the pick. Just dont see why I should hate on someone that doesnt like it.

So hating on haters. Got it.

 

[CNiel36]

David Montgomery - PFF Film Session

 

[I Just Want To Read]

and never had a QB. The guy is a stud.

ISU QB was really good this year?

 

[rawdawg]

Disappointing. Lacks long speed and unimpressive ypc. Had hoped for anyone but him. Could have picked up a better back in the 4th or 5th without trading away picks.

4.7 ypc, 3.48 of those came after contact. He was getting hit 1 yard past the line of scrimmage on average. He had a terrible OL. He was my personal 2nd best RB overall, 3 spots behind Jacobs.

Kareem Hunt clone. Great fit. Gonna be a better pro than college player. PFF record 99 broken tackles in 2017. I love this pick. Long speed is not an issue. It wasn't for Hunt who ran a 4.62 at the combine, compared to 4.63 for Montgomery. It wasn't for Kamara who ran a 4.56 which is the same Montgomery ran at his pro day.

 

[MDB111™]

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