Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jason Lieser

Bears need RBs to maintain run-heavy offense, so QB Justin Fields can focus elsewhere

Herbert led the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry last season. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

The Bears had by far the NFL’s most run-heavy offense last season, and even with the many upgrades they’re banking on for the 2023 season, it’s unlikely they’ll flip completely to a pass-dominant attack a la the Chiefs or Chargers.

As they hope for improvement in pass-blocking on the offensive line and strides as a passer by quarterback Justin Fields, the Bears probably will remain attached to the ground-based identity that worked for them at times last season. The difference, theoretically, is that Fields will be running much less than he did in 2022, when he rushed for 1,143 yards.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.