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Langford tabbed as a breakout player

ESPN's Matt Bowen has selected Bears running back Jeremy Langford as one of five NFL players who will make big strides in their second pro seasons.

Jeremy Langford rushed for 537 yards in 2015.

Langford rushed for 537 yards and a team-high six touchdowns as a rookie and is expected to be the Bears' No. 1 back in 2016 following the departure of Matt Forte.

"At 6-feet, 208 pounds, Langford has some downhill power," wrote Bowen, a former safety who played seven NFL seasons from 2000-06. "He hits the hole with a burst, and he has the game-breaking ability to make plays with his 4.