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With the Chicago Bears trading up for a running back in the draft and then getting another one in the seventh-round https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Mike-Singletary-Jersey , free agent Mike Davis seems like the forgotten man." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteWindy City GridironWindy City Gridiron - Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansFiled under:Latest NewsNewsXs and OsDon’t forget about Mike DavisNew,151commentsWith the Chicago Bears trading up for a running back in the draft and then getting another one in the seventh-round, free agent Mike Davis seems like the forgotten man. CDTShareTweetShareShareDon’t forget about Mike DavisPhoto by Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesThe Chicago Bears’ running back position had a makeover this offseason with Jordan Howard (traded) and Benny Cunningham (free agent) both gone, and Mike Davis added in free agency. The Davis pickup didn’t elicit a lot of excitement from the fanbase, but he’s coming off a productive year in Seattle where he averaged 4.6 yards per carry. The explosive Tarik Cohen is still around, as is Taquan Mizzell and Ryan Nall, but those two are fringe roster guys. Newly signed Cordarrelle Patterson, a wide receiver by trade, has lined up at tailback the last few years and figures to do the same with the Bears on occasion.But the biggest splash at the position game a couple weeks ago during the 2019 NFL Draft. The Bears traded up to take the powerful and elusive David Montgomery with the 73rd pick in the third-round, and they doubled-down on the running back position to take speedy Kerrith Whyte Jr. in the seventh-round. Both rookies impressed at mini-camp according to Larry Mayer of chicagobears.com. He said that Montgomery, “looked quick and explosive with the ball in his hands and really impressed me with his receiving skills,” and that Whyte, “looked like someone pressed the fast-forward/search button every time he had the ball.”But let’s back up to the first guy they added this offseason, Mike Davis. With so much happening at the position since he was given a two-year deal on the first day of free agency, it’s easy to see how he’s the forgotten man, but he still figures to get plenty of work in 2019. Before the draft, our very own Robert Schmitz broke down the veteran running backs on the roster, but I wanted to spend a little more time on Davis because I think his skill set is a good fit for what head coach Matt Nagy plans to do. This first clip shows how quickly he can get back up to top speed after the catch. It’s just a simple playaction pass Dick Butkus Color Rush Jersey , but it’s the type of quick hitting play that can take the place of a normal “running down,” and get the running back in the open field. On this first down play, Davis comes through the line and with no one on him he makes himself available to his quarterback. Russell Wilson hits him and Davis does the rest for a ten yard gain. It’s an easy pitch and catch, but Davis has the skills to get a chuck of yards. For this next clip I went back to his college days at South Carolina, because this is the same play we’ve seen the Bears run under Nagy. On the wheel route the back starts out like he’s flaring to the sideline before turning to run up-field. The defender reads that Davis is going to the flat, and before he can realize it’s a wheel route, the back runs by him. Look at how smooth Davis is on the route. The ball was placed perfectly, but Davis catches it with his hands before tucking and running without breaking stride. This type of play was usually reserved for Tarik Cohen last year, but in 2019 every running back on the Bears roster can do this. This next one is also from the Gamecocks, and it again shows Davis’ quick acceleration. He makes a good play on a poorly thrown ball, spins to break a tackle, then hurries up-field for a big gain. He’s not a speed demon, but he also doesn’t take him long to get to top speed. The Bears can it him on flares and screens and he has the quickness to get yards in chunks. This last GIF is just a fun play that shows-off Davis’ quick feet. Seattle’s blocking wasn’t the best, but Davis got to the hole quickly before turning on the jets and the jukes to get twenty yards. At 5’9” his low center of gravity makes for good balance, and at 217 pounds he has the power to break arm tackles and push the pile. Last year the Bears gave the ball to the running backs 369 times, with Howard’s 250 attempts checking in as the sixth most in the NFL. I’d expect the Bears to hover around the 350 carry mark again in 2019, but I don’t think anyone will come close to the 250 that Howard had a year ago. Montgomery may eventually end up taking over the lead back spot this season, and he could end up winning the starting job in training camp William Perry Jersey , but this will be a committee approach and don’t forget about Mike Davis. Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesAt (7-3), the Chicago Bears are off to their best start since the 2012 season, which is also the last time this team has had a winning streak of four games. For as big of a statement win as Sunday night was, the Bears now head to Detroit on a short week to face the Lions, in what could end up being a deciding factor (for Chicago) in who wins the NFC North. A win on Thursday for the Bears would not only give them an (8-3) record, but would also put them in prime position to be at least 2 games up in the win column with five games left.Even so, Bears fans should enjoy Sunday night’s win. In what was the biggest game for this franchise in at least the last five years, the home team finally came through and delivered that “statement game” many doubters had been calling for over the last few weeks.With just six games left in the regular season, this team looks primed for a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2010. For more on this week’s mailbag, let’s just dive right in.I don’t, personally.I know the popular comparison for Mitchell Trubisky right now is Blake Bortles, but I just don’t see a lot of parallels. Yes, they are both inconsistent at times, but Trubisky is surrounded with about six different dangerous targets, a good offensive line and most importantly, an innovative head coach that happens to be offensive-minded.I think the Bears have done a much better job of placing pieces around Trubisky early in his career, but the big difference is between the two coaches. He wasn’t good last year and was a large work in progress due to John Fox. There’s no denying that. But, the amount of strides he’s taken this year and some of the “wow” throws he’s made https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Mike-Ditka-Jersey , lends me to believe his ceiling is higher, but more importantly, his floor is much safer.Also, don’t forget about the athleticism that Trubisky brings to the table. After 11 weeks of football, he leads all NFL quarterbacks in rushing yards. Not only does that add extra value in the stats department and give opposing defenses more to account for, but his ability to throw on the run is something that gives him an element that not many quarterbacks in this league have.My original pro comparison for Trubisky was a more athletic Matt Ryan and I’m sticking to that. Albeit, I think the second-year quarterback has a better arm.I’ve received quite a few questions about Trubisky, but this one was one the better ones that covered all of the bases regarding his latest performance.Trubisky didn’t have a great game last night but even so, his progression from Week 1 on the same stage against the Packers to what we saw in Week 11 was quite the upgrade. It’s also best to keep in mind that the second-year quarterback has now faced four of the top 10 defenses in the league over the course of the season.Yes, Trubisky needs to play better and being consistent from week-to-week is a big part of that, but I don’t think he was awful by any means last night. His first interception was a fantastic throw but not a great decision into triple coverage. His second was partially on him, but don’t overlook Allen Robinson being bullied on his route and flat out giving up on the ball.Consistency is something that has lacked in his game to start off his NFL career, but that’s 100% to be expected at this point. They are 10 games into a new and very complex offense. The fact that he is making the majority of the calls from the line and still putting his team in a position to win on a weekly basis cannot be understated. The consistency aspect just requires time and patience — as hard as that may be for a lot of us right now with a guy like Patrick Mahomes lighting it up in Kansas City.A lot of that starts up front with the team’s interior offensive linemen. I think to a certain extent, we witnessed Nagy try to get Howard more involved and with some success against the Vikings. All the East to West (jet sweeps, etc) we saw to start the game, makes defenses think more and not be able to stack their linebackers in favorable positions close to the line of scrimmage to shut down those inside zone runs.I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I don’t think Howard is a great fit for this offense, but I do think that Nagy will continue to get creative at the start of games to help Howard create better success up the middle. The big key in that is knowing when to stop and that was something the Bears were a little late on in the second half on Sunday night.I’m not sure he’ll ever truly get going to what we are accustomed to seeing but he should be at least serviceable for the remainder of the year.To be fair, Coach of the Year is decided strictly on regular season games. So Richard Dent Color Rush Jersey , what the Bears would do in the playoffs would have no bearing on the voting process.From the perspective of him winning that honor as a whole, I think he has as good a shot as any coach, but keep in mind that there are currently a pair of one-loss teams that have dominated the NFL. Granted both of them made the playoffs last year, but it will really depend on the angle of the voters. If they value a (5-11) team going from worst to first over candidates like Andy Reid, Sean Mcvay or Sean Payton making big steps, then it could work in Nagy’s favor.As far as Trubisky gaining national respect, until he starts putting up games like Week 4 or Week 10 on a national stage, he isn’t likely to get the type of positive attention most fans are hoping for. It’s also worth keeping in mind that many of his critics have already written him off, so those same people swallowing their pride to admit they are wrong is going to take a lot. Trubisky has an uphill climb in that department. The good news? Outside opinions don’t decide football games or determine careers.All-Pro? Probably not.Pro Bowl? Absolutely.I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that Eddie Jackson may be the team’s best defensive back, even with the recent uptick in play from Kyle Fuller and breakout season from Bryce Callahan.Jackson’s presence on the back end has not only become something that we can rely upon, but also someone that we can count on big plays from. That’s something this team hasn’t had in quite a while but even so, I still think he’s another big year away from any All-Pro consideration.Anthony Miller finds himself in the same situation that every other Bears pass catchers does right now. Each week seems to feature a different player. Whether that means a 100-yard day or Trubisky’s go-to target in big situations, it seems like Nagy’s game plan allows for new players to flash each week.With that being said, Miller’s role has grown considerably since his return from the shoulder injury he sustained in Week 3.When looking at his targets over the past four games (not counting Sunday’s weird game), Miller has averaged (6.5) targets per game, which is a big uptick from his first three games, in which he averages (3.67) per game. His role from a week-to-week standpoint may not be consistent, but he has three touchdowns in his last four games and is gaining more of a rapport with Trubisky each week. Miller’s future is bright.This is a great question and one that thoroughly screwed over Akiem Hicks just a year ago.For whatever reason Dan Hampton Jersey , the NFL’s position designations for their ballots has never made much sense, especially when you’re talking new aged schemes where positions like nickel corners and five-techniques are more of a norm than they were 10 years ago.Last year, Hicks was classified as an edge rusher, instead of a defensive lineman, which hurt him because he didn’t have nearly the sack numbers or overall flash as a true edge rusher that’s primary job is to get after the quarterback.Now, you’ve got Callahan who has been one of the better corners in the league as a whole, but since he plays a position where it’s not considered a part of a traditional “base package” defense, he’s left off the ballot. Being that this is the NFL running the voting, I think that someone with a bit more knowledge on modern day defensive schemes and concepts needs to step in and stop snubbing good players out of this honor.I’m not really sure there’s a right answer for this question.If you’re looking at it from a purely standings perspective, you’re best bet is to root for the Packers. With a Bears and Packers win, Chicago would then have a two and a half game lead (basically three due to both team’s ties) with five games remaining. That would mean that either one of the Vikings or Packers would have to go 5-0 with the Bears finishing at 2-3 or worse, in order to win the NFC North.If you’re looking at it from my perspective, I’d still rather not see Aaron Rodgers in the playoffs over Kirk Cousins.There’s a strong possibility that if the Bears win the division, they’ll be facing the sixth seed, which is likely to be either the Packers or more likely, Vikings. When looking at it from that point of view, I’ll take facing Cousins at home 100% of the time over having to see Rodgers again.