Bears need to find ways to keep their offensive assets happy

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears hoped to fortify their backfield in the second round of the draft. They felt strongest about Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, whose receiving and pass blocking they saw fitting well in Ben Johnson's offense.

After the Bears' efforts to move up from the No. 39 pick failed, Henderson was taken at No. 38 by the New England Patriots.

The Bears pivoted to the next-highest-rated player on their board and drafted Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III.

The selection was significant for two reasons: After using the No. 10 pick on Michigan tight end Colston Loveland, the Bears did something they'd never done in the common draft era…