No matter what level of football is being played, coaches love if they have a position group competing for playing time when preparing for the season during training camp. Such is the case with the running back position group of the Chicago Bears. There are five players competing for three and perhaps four jobs (not counting the fullback position). Not only are they competing for who makes the 53-man roster, but also who becomes the lead back, as well as how the group as a whole will be used.
The obvious number one back heading into camp is third-year man Khalil Herbert who was third overall in total rushing yards last in behind quarterback Justin Fields and the departed David Montgomery.