Five compelling things Bears GM Ryan Pace said that have nothing to do with Mitch Trubisky

Bears special teamer Cordarrelle Patterson made the Pro Bowl this season.INDIANAPOLIS — Here are the five most interesting things Bears general manager Ryan Pace said Tuesday — Non-Mitch Trubisky Edition:

A new RB?

Pace and Bears coach Matt Nagy have spent time this offseason trying to find ways to get special teams ace Cordarrelle Patterson more involved on offense. That includes putting him at running back more often — Patterson’s 7.62 yards per carry are the most since the NFL/AFL merger for players with at least 100 rushes.

“Obviously he’s an explosive, talented player,” Pace said of the receiver. “That can be at running back, receiver, returner. We’re going to make sure we’re getting the…