Swift, who has history with Johnson, is far and away the Bears' most talented running back. But it's crucial for Johnson's first season that he's also the "right" type of running back for this offense.

Give credit to Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles for the way he attacked this offseason. He hired the best head coaching candidate to hit the market in recent memory,

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer had some glowing reviews about Bears' running backs Roschon Johnson and Kyle Monangai.

Chicago Bears veteran running back D'Andre Swift praised rookie teammate Kyle Monangai who was a seventh-round pick in this year's draft.

There might be a change in the Bears running backs room. This player could become the Bears' breakout player if he takes the next step.

The Bears addressed the running back position in the draft, selecting Kyle Monangai in the seventh round out of Rutgers. They view the 5-8, 211-pounder as a physical, tough runner who possesses high football and personal character. At Rutgers, Monangai appeared in 52 games the past five years and rushed for 3,221 yards and 27 TDs on 669 carries.

Can Bears seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai earn playing time as a rookie? Here’s what the former Rutgers running back needs to prove during training camp.

He was available but the Bears apparently didn't have their focus on a running back then, when they really could have used a 223-pound back with multiple skills.