Yesterday, we introduced this series, reminding readers of the heroes who helped a desperate town through a moment of adversity. Now, facing the reality of only one winning season in the last nine, Chicago also needs heroes. As a reminder, the contributors got to pick their own criteria for ranking, and it could be based on stats, eye test, instinct, or even just hope.
#7 David Montgomery (16 points)
Sam H: Look, I know where running backs are prioritized in the modern game and I get it. But David Montgomery’s heart, work ethic and production make him just a little bit different than other running backs.