The Chicago Bears didn’t make any major moves at running back this offseason, with the only addition coming with the selection of Kyle Monangai out of Rutgers in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Adding Monangai to the running back room, which will feature new position coach Eric Bieniemy, brings plenty of eyes and attention to every running back on the roster, especially D’Andre Swift. In what many, including himself, felt was a disappointing 2024 season, Swift not only vows to bounce back, but is also ready to be a mentor for his rookie teammate.
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Swift had high praise for Monangai, a two-time All-Big Ten selection in 2023 and 2024, and what he’s done so far this offseason.
“Real good, really good. Really excited for him,” Swift said. “Very talented, very talented. He’s cool, and he’s from Jersey. I’m from Philly, he’s from Jersey, so close. But he’s been really good so far, excited for him.”
While there could be an opportunity to crack into the rotation as a rookie, it’s equally as important to see the veteran Swift speak highly of him early in the offseason program. With Swift, Roschon Johnson, and Monangai, head coach Ben Johnson will have plenty of options and opportunities to utilize all three backs, who all have a different style of play and running ability.
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