Analyzing Bears’ backfield: Which RB will play the most?

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/6/15/23762232/bears-ryan-poles-drama-free-summer-would-be-ideal

And with Rhamondre Stevenson leading its backfield ahead of a solid group of veterans and youngsters, New England seemingly doesn’t have an immediate need for someone like Cook.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/06/dalvin-cook-released-trade-keep-these-patriots-rumors-in-mind/

Brady will be joined in the backfield by standout running back Cedric Benning, who will continue to benefit from the tutelage of running backs coach Ray Lawry III, the leading rusher in Old Dominion University history.

Source: https://alextimes.com/2023/09/episcopal-sssas-open-with-wins/

But, for now, Prescott and the Cowboys are operating under the assumption that Elliott won't be in the backfield for them in 2023.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/dak-prescott-works-out-with-ezekiel-elliott-excited-to-play-with-deuce-vaughn

But Friday’s outcome was also thanks to a well-rounded team rushing performance from the Rams, including some backs with little or no playing time in the backfield in the previous two games.

Source: https://www.robesonian.com/sports/290277/physical-rams-wear-down-red-devils

Carter wants to indicate his potential to catch passes out of the backfield and persuade Hackett that he ought to be the highest again whereas Hall is out.

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During the preseason, Boone showcased his explosiveness as a rusher and pass catcher out of the backfield.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/denver-broncos-unrestricted-free-agents-dremont-jones-a-top-priority-for-george-paton/

He can catch out of the backfield but he’s also a tough runner.

Source: https://www.middlesboronews.com/2023/01/05/tshiebwe-may-be-uks-soothsayer/

He caught a 39-yard touchdown, too, when Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards failed to tackle him in the backfield.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/11/5/23946330/bears-saints-three-keys-win-sunday-caesars-superdome-tyson-bagent-run-alvin-kamara-rashid-shaheed

He has an exceptional motor and active hands that consistently create pressure in the backfield.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-wake-forest-dl-kobie-turner/

He has the speed to cover receivers and running backs out of the backfield, the physicality to handle bigger pass catching tight ends and the fearlessness to instincts to be a plus run defender.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/5/2/23708347/2023-nfl-draft-franchise-altering-eagles-jalen-carter-philadelphia-nolan-smith-analysis-review

He is a really good athlete and could play a variety of roles in their defensive backfield.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/4/28/23703578/broncos-add-trio-of-day-2-prospects-nfl-draft

Henderson is a proficient runner on zone and gap looks, averaging 3.78 yards after contact per attempt in 2023, and has also shown the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2023/12/2/23985555/eagles-news-definitive-matchup-49ers-game-offensive-line-defensive-nick-bosa-haason-reddick-week-13

Herbert played 60% or more of snaps just twice in 2022 as he shared the backfield with David Montgomery.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/08/fantasy-football-2023-former-handcuffs-to-draft-given-new-situations/

Illinois has some big shoes to fill, starting in the defensive backfield where Devon Witherspoon was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the fifth pick in April, and two more Illini defensive backs went in the top 66 picks.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230727/can-this-illini-team-go-where-few-before-have-gone-bret-bielema-is-excited-about-his-team

“I’m not just in the backfield.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/08/24/oaks-christian-football-ready-for-heavyweight-clash-with-sierra-canyon/

Instead of a straightforward quarterback sneak, Hurts would receive assistance from his teammates in the backfield.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/eagles-dallas-goedert-says-teams-hated-jalen-hurts-qb-sneak/

“I think two things killed us today: it was our double turnovers out of the backfield … and then the second thing was our individual defense, just really diving in and crashing when we could have stayed under the play and kept our numbers,” Weinberg said.

Source: https://dailycollegian.com/2023/09/umass-field-hockey-defeated-in-1-2-loss-to-umass-lowell/

It would be great to have Mixon around to help bring along the next generation of running backs to come out of Cincinnati’s backfield, and if Callahan had it his way, it sounds like he would like him to do exactly that.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/4/21/23693601/joe-mixon-bengals-oc-brian-callahan-cincinnati-news

I wrote about Gibson’s ability on the field but Clark seems to be a more balanced runner in between the tackles yet has the ability to make plays out on the backfield through the passing game.

Source: https://www.burntorangenation.com/2023/7/2/23781837/sunday-roundtable-texas-recruiting-heating-up