The trade came as a genuine shock. Teams generally don’t move great players for any reason unless they’re disgruntled or not performing well. Neither was the case with Joe Thuney in Kansas City. He was still fantastic for them at left guard and had never been a malcontent in any way. However, the Chiefs found themselves in a salary cap crunch. They wanted to extend Trey Smith, who was younger. That led to a tough decision. They needed to trade Thuney, and the Bears, who needed help up front, were quick to pounce. The two sides reached a deal quickly for a 4th round pick.
Initial reactions were mostly positive. If Thuney continued to show the same form he had for the past several years, then Chicago had itself a Pro Bowl guard. However, head coach Ben Johnson was quick to point out it wasn’t the obvious future Hall of Fame talent that compelled the Bears to make the move. He wanted Thuney in the locker room as a leader. He’d heard many stories of the guard as an outstanding teammate, mentoring younger players, and maintaining a high standard of excellence.
Never was that more on display than during the Bears’ thrilling comeback against New York on Sunday. Caleb Williams had just thrown a touchdown to make it 20-17. He was clearly exhausted. Who was right there to encourage him to hang in there? You can probably guess.
Joe Thuney does the little things.
Everybody can see he’s an elite blocker. That has been the case all season. However, that moment, however short it was, demonstrated his understanding of the situation. Williams was gassed and probably hurting. He’d been running around avoiding Giants defenders all day. Joe Thuney recognized the effort his quarterback was putting in and understood that something as simple as a pat on the back and positive reinforcement could energize someone for the final push.
You can’t say it didn’t work. After the Bears got the ball back a few moments later, Williams drove the team straight down the field for a game-winning touchdown. This is what Johnson talked about with leadership. It isn’t always the grandiose speeches. It is the personal support in times of crisis and letting a teammate know you have their back. Thuney is one of the best. Don’t be surprised if that trade ends up being one of the best the Bears have made in a long time.
Oct 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
Ben Johnson has put together a streak of six wins in his last seven games. The last Chicago Bears head coach to do that was Matt Nagy in 2018. One would think that means the two have a lot in common. Both were former quarterbacks, had extension backgrounds as offensive assistants, and found instant stardom as coordinators. However, there is a fundamental difference between the two of them. Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times noticed it after covering both coaches.
He explained to 670 The Score that Nagy tended to exaggerate wins as if they were bigger than they actually were. He’d tell players they were all that. Nothing could stop them. While that can be motivating to hear, it also risks making a team overconfident. Johnson is nothing like that. He’s made it crystal clear to the locker room that they have not performed at a high enough level. Yes, they’re 6-3. That doesn’t mean this team has somehow arrived. Champions don’t look like this.
They must be better.
Ben Johnson believes in a proven approach for head coaches.
That is the stance of never being satisfied. You’ll often find that some of the most successful head coaches in sports can always find things to correct with players, even if they’ve just blown out an opponent or even won a championship. Chuck Noll, Bill Parcells, Don Shula, and Bill Belichick are prominent examples. Some players don’t like that. It can sometimes make the game difficult to enjoy, but you can’t argue the results. Resting on your laurels leads to a dulling of focus. Once that happens, your chances of winning drop.
Ben Johnson has no intention of letting that happen. Players may hate his demanding style. That is fine. As long as they do their jobs, it doesn’t matter. He isn’t there to make friends. He is there to win. Nagy seemed to forget that reality at times.
Nov 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) greets New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (27) after defeating the Giants at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
There was no shortage of critics of Caleb Williams after last season. Despite a somewhat decent stat line, experts couldn’t look past the 68 sacks he took, nor how lost he seemed at times. Many feared he didn’t have the mental capacity to handle the speed of the NFL level. It would take a miracle to salvage the former #1 pick. Now, after Sunday’s latest comeback win, Williams’ fourth of the season, those same doubters are left wondering if they might’ve jumped the gun a little bit.
Among them is former quarterback Dan Orlovsky of ESPN. He was vocal last year about Williams’ shortcomings, stating that he didn’t have what it takes to function in a professional offense. After watching the Bears quarterback for the past several weeks, he admitted on live television that he owes Williams an apology. His improvement across the board this season is impossible to ignore, especially his work under center. Orlovsky believes there is still work to be done, but the leap Williams has made is massive.
Caleb Williams isn’t naive to his situation.
He understands that both he and the offense still aren’t operating with enough efficiency. One week, it’s too many penalties. The next week, it’s too many dropped passes. The fact that they have these constant setbacks and still boast the #3 offense in the NFL should tell you a lot about Caleb Williams’ progress. If he can clean up just a few more of his bad tendencies, he’ll morph into one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks.
This entire situation serves as a vital reminder. Quarterback development is not linear. It takes many different shapes. Yet one fundamental truth remains. It requires time and patience. Some may get off to faster starts than others, but it doesn’t mean almost all of them are lost causes. Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, and Daniel Jones serve as recent examples. Williams is another.
It’s been a while since the Chicago Cubs signed a top free agent starting pitcher and I’d say a few weeks ago I, along with a lot of other fans, had very little faith that the team would now target the upper tier of available arms to help bolster their rotation. Sure, there some early rumblings from Bruce Levine that the Cubs would have interest in Dylan Cease, then Bob Nightengale added some more fuel to the fire with his report that also pointed to the Cubs pursuing a elite starting pitchers in this year’s free agent class.
Now, after a week at the GM meetings the possibility that the Cubs actually do sign a top free agent pitcher is suddenly becoming more realistic.
First, at The Athletic Cubs beat writer Patrick Mooney wrote the following when describing the team’s goal this offseason. We all know that the Cubs have to upgrade their pitching staff, but the burning question remains how aggressive will they be and how much are they willing to pay for it?
Given those needs, the Cubs are open-minded about that pursuit of pitching, looking at potential trades and a higher tier of free-agent starters than they have targeted in recent years, according to sources briefed on the team’s plans.
That little detail is certainly eye-catching because you have to go back to 2018, when the Cubs last signed a free agent starting pitcher to a contract worth more than $100 million. That was Yu Darvish, who agreed to a six-year, $120 million deal with the Cubs. In recent years the Cubs have added to their rotation through free agency, but the additions have come at the mid-tier level with guys like Marcus Stroman, Jameson Taillon and Shōta Imanaga being the main acquisitions.
Tatsuya Imai, the perfect Cubs transaction?
There’s one name that has become a popular target among Cubs fans and the speculation intensified this week after ESPN’s Jeff Passan named Japanese free agent Tatsuya Imai as the perfect move for the Cubs this offseason. Here’s what the top MLB insider wrote at ESPN.
The perfect transaction: Even with Tucker expected to leave, the Cubs still have plenty of thump in their lineup. They will win or lose based on pitching, and their starting rotation needs help. The Cubs aren’t the sort of team inclined to pay pitchers for past-their-prime years, and while that tends to be the sort of thing that’s incompatible with free agency, there happens to be a 27-year-old available this winter who won’t even cost a draft pick to sign. It’s just money, and seeing as the Cubs don’t spend a whole lot of that — their current projected payroll is around $150 million — now seems the right time to splurge a little.
Sign free agent right-hander Tatsuya Imai.
That brings us back to Levine, who was on Marquee Sports Network and discussed a potential pursuit of Imai with analyst Lance Brozdowski. Levine dropped this line at the end of the video, “I don’t think they’d back away and I don’t think the Cubs will be afraid to make a huge investment in Imai.”
So, how much is the Japanese free agent predicted to earn as he comes over to MLB?
Tatsuya Imai contract projections
Kiley McDaniel (ESPN): 6 years, $135 million ($22.5 million AAV) MLBTR: 6 years, $150 million ($25 million AAV) Ben Clemens (FanGraphs): 5 years, $100 million ($20 million AAV) Tim Britton (The Athletic): 8 years, $190 million ($23.75 million AAV)
The 27-year-old pitcher was amazing in 2025, posting a 1.92 ERA with a 27.8 K% in 24 starts. The 5-foot-11, righty struck out 178 batters in 163.2 innings a year after striking out 187 batters in 173.1 innings during the 2024 season.
Here’s a quick scouting report on Imai from ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel, who projects Imai as a strong No. 2 or 3, with ace potential.
A big selling point on Imai is his cratering walk rate, going from a BB/9 of 5.1 to 4.1 to 3.6 to 2.5 over the past four seasons, punctuated by his 2025 line: 163⅔ IP and a 1.92 ERA. Imai is 5-foot-11 and throws from a lower slot, so he creates a flat plane, excellent for swings and misses at the top of the zone for his 93-97 mph four-seam fastball that hit 99 mph last season. His miss rate on the pitch wasn’t elite because he didn’t throw it at the top of the zone very often, but that’s something that can be fine-tuned in the big leagues.
Imai has an above-average splitter, but his slider is a more interesting topic. His slider doesn’t slide: It averages arm-side movement, like Trey Yesavage’s, so it can be an effective pitch even if it’s unusual to see (especially when paired with a splitter and above-average fastball velocity, like Yesavage does). There’s some conventional wisdom that a backup slider is the best pitch in baseball (because nobody knows when a pitcher will misthrow the pitch like that), but that’s meant as a one-off, not a recurring quality to shoot for.
Given his age, recent track record and pitching arsenal, it’s clear why Imai is viewed as one of the top free agents available this offseason. The Cubs have had success bringing in talent from Japan, but this would definitely be a change of pace for Jed Hoyer’s front office that has strictly shied away from top-tier free agent pitchers.
But considering the team’s massive gap below the luxury tax, maybe this will finally be the time they do pursue a talented pitcher like Imai, who will end up with one of the highest free agent contracts heading into the 2026 season. Imai, who is represented by Scott Boras, will be officially posted on Nov. 19. He will then have 45 days to sign a deal with an MLB team.
Chicago Bears defenders were taught a specific style of defense when Matt Eberflus was in charge. He wanted effort, discipline, and all 11 hats flying to the football. If everybody got to their landmarks, the play would go their way. There wouldn’t be any need for extensive scheming. Players didn’t really question it. Eberflus had found some success in Indianapolis and replicated it in 2023 for the Bears. They had no choice but to trust him. No doubt those players expected similar sentiments from Dennis Allen when he arrived in January.
They were in for a shock.
Allen was nothing like Eberflus. While he demanded the same effort and commitment, he also worked tirelessly to evolve his schematic approach. No corners were cut trying to find ways to confuse opposing quarterbacks. Safety Kevin Byard relayed this realization to The Athletic. None of them had a clue how much of a mad scientist Allen is.
“You kind of get excited at the Thursday morning meetings to just try to see what the package is going to be like this week,” Byard said. “He’s going to blitz his safeties, blitz the (line)backers. He’s going to drop everybody into coverage. You just really never know.
“That’s the good thing about it. He’s going to keep the (opposing) offensive coordinator on his toes. Then obviously he’s going to mix it up; he’s going to call different calls. I think that’s why we have been pretty successful on third downs.”
At least one person knew what was coming.
D.J. Moore went against Allen’s defense for years when he was with the Carolina Panthers. It was a miserable experience every single time.
“It’s not one thing that looks the same on that defense,” Moore said. “Everything is different every play. It’s good for us, but I’m glad we don’t have to go against it on Sundays.”
Dennis Allen is making a full-course meal out of leftovers.
People don’t fully grasp the job he’s done, given the circumstances. Injuries have plagued Chicago’s defense since before the season began. Jaylon Johnson was lost to a torn core muscle. Kyler Gordon has played sparingly due to various soft tissue injuries. The same is true for T.J. Edwards. Dayo Odeyingbo tore his Achilles, and Shemar Turner tore his ACL. Despite all of that, the defense still leads the NFL with 14 takeaways, is sixth on 3rd down, and doesn’t rank in the bottom five against the pass or run.
That is a minor miracle. It is why people are so excited to see what happens when Dennis Allen gets the defense back to near full strength. Johnson, Gordon, and Edwards are expected to return by December. No doubt he’s got some dirty tricks up his sleeve for when that time comes.
Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
The Chicago Bulls shocked the entire NBA world through seven games. They stood at 6-1, with wins over the New York Knicks in NBA Cup action, the Detroit Pistons on opening night, and the Philadelphia 76ers to claim first place in the Eastern Conference. Since that night, things have come crashing down to reality. They dropped a close decision to the Milwaukee Bucks in their second NBA Cup group play game, followed by a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers the next night. On Monday night, they blew a late fourth-quarter lead to the San Antonio Spurs to mark three losses in a row. Wednesday’s loss to Detroit brings their record to 6-5, still a better standing than many would have anticipated coming into the regular season. Two positive notes still give the Bulls hope and signify that an end to the losing streak is in sight.
Most Difficult Schedule In The NBA So Far
A four-game losing streak rarely features good news. In Chicago’s case, there are two things to remember. First, the Bulls have had the most challenging schedule in the league through 11 games. They’ve played the 9-2 Detroit Pistons twice, the 7-3 New York Knicks, the 7-4 Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers, and the 8-2 San Antonio Spurs. Over half of their matchups have been against the top-eight records in the NBA. Any Bulls fan would have been thrilled before the season began if told they’d start 6-5 with these circumstances.
The Bulls have played the NBA’s hardest strength of schedule so far. They have the NBA’s easiest strength of schedule the rest of the season. A 6-4 start without Coby and Collins is damn good. pic.twitter.com/oUXxDJqeC3
Another important note regarding Chicago’s recent struggles is that Coby White has yet to play this season. He’s been their leading scorer over the last two years and is the most potent offensive weapon on the roster. He is due back within the next week and will provide an offensive threat that has not been present this year. Josh Giddey has also missed two games this week, another addition that will significantly alter the current product. He’s nearly averaging a triple-double nightly, with over 20 points per night. He was also top-six on the latest NBA MVP ladder before going down to injury.
When Coby White returns, the team will have to readjust. But let’s be real: you’re going to need a nuclear scorer like Coby when the elite Western teams come calling. He’s the only Bull who bends a defense 35 feet from the hoop. His return won’t hurt — it’ll make everyone better. pic.twitter.com/MtGdaXliQy
The combination of a much easier slate of games and the addition of their two most talented players will turn the Bulls’ losing ways around. Many are quick to forget that White was the best player on the team last spring, and Giddey’s absence this week has entirely altered the impressive product that was seen through the first few weeks. Although it has been a rough week in Chicago, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
The Chicago Bears shouldn’t have won on Sunday against the New York Giants. In previous years, they wouldn’t have. Yet it was through the efforts of quarterback Caleb Williams that it happened. He overcame six dropped passes and other mistakes to lead two touchdown drives with under five minutes left to steal the game. It was a masterful performance that the numbers don’t do nearly enough justice. Much of it came from his superb physical talent, ripping accurate throws and taking off for long runs.
However, new video footage from the Bears’ YouTube channel reveals a young quarterback who found his voice as a leader. That was on display in a big way during the team’s first touchdown march of the 4th quarter. Trailing 20-10, the Bears had 91 yards to go. Williams got things going with an early scramble. All the while, he’s shouting at teammates, pumping them up, fueling the sense of urgency. Somebody needed to do their job and make a play. They would score.
Sure enough, a few plays later, Williams took off for a 29-yard run and then threw a touchdown on the next play to Odunze. His exhausted reaction said it all.
Caleb Williams willed his team to a win.
That is what they talk about. Physical talent only gets you so far. A great quarterback must inspire belief in teammates. Belief in him and belief that they will win the football game if everybody does their part. Everybody in the huddle responded. Cole Kmet made some fantastic blocks. Odunze and Colston Loveland made big catches. Darnell Wright shut down New York’s best pass rusher. Caleb Williams took care of the rest.
It is moments like that where you begin to understand that all the pre-draft talk about his leadership ability was nonsense. Williams had a reputation for being selfish and disinterested in the team’s overall success. Players in the locker room insisted that wasn’t true. This is merely the latest proof that Williams is genuine. He’s willing to put it all on the line to win games. It is only fair that he expects the same from his teammates.
Nov 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) walks off the court after an NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Monday night, the Chicago Bulls dropped their third consecutive decision, this time against the San Antonio Spurs. In their defense, they have had the most challenging schedule in the NBA so far this season, having run into the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs all in a row. Against the Spurs, rising star Matas Buzelis was benched for the final seven minutes of action. With 15 points on nearly 60% shooting from the field, many fans wondered why head coach Billy Donovan made that decision as the Bulls blew a late lead in the closing moments. With four fouls, his last coming immediately before being pulled, the assumption was that Buzelis’s lack of defense without committing fouls was again his demise. Here’s what the youngster had to say about his head coach’s decision.
Remaining Confident Through Adversity
If Chicago’s second-year forward has any issue with Donovan, he’s never made it known. Through his first two seasons, he has remained consistent in saying that he respects his head coach, trusts his process and decisions, and always takes accountability for being sidelined due to performance reasons. While these are all good things to hear from a 21-year-old phenom, as a fierce competitor, it must bother him that he hasn’t been able to impact the final stretches of close games. Per K.C. Johnson, Buzelis is taking it in stride.
“I remain very confident. I Know this season is going to be a learning curve. I just gotta bounce back and learn from those mistakes.”
Matas Buzelis via K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network
Defending without fouling is one of the last checkboxes that Buzelis needs to fix to reach star status. His offense has leaped this year, especially from beyond the three-point arc and attacking the rim. If he can improve defensively, especially against more powerful forwards, he’ll be a mainstay for Chicago for the next decade.
Billy Donovan Remains Hard On The Sophomore
Chicago’s head coach has always had a quick trigger when it comes to developing young players. Whether it’s defensive mishaps, perceived laziness, or offensive slopiness, he is never afraid to bench his youngsters to send a message. In Buzelis’s case, it’s almost always on the defensive side, and primarily due to his fouling issues. Many think that Donovan should let the second-year player work through his problems between the lines.
See this that tough coaching nonsense people keep giving Billy Donovan a pass for. Specifically with Buzelis…If this team was a championship contender it would make sense. However they aren’t and should be allowing Matas to play through his mistakes https://t.co/bzUViez89j
Is the early success for the Bulls forcing Donovan to bench his young players earlier than he should, or would a bottom-dwelling standing leave his approach unchanged? Last year, when the Bulls were seemingly out of the hunt, Buzelis was fully unleashed. With Chicago coming hot out of the gates, the leash has become tight once again.
Oct 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sam Rinzel (6) looks on during the first period of an NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
In a way, Wednesday night’s loss to the Devils by the Blackhawks was a good thing. There’s no question that Chicago played a rough game, and even captain Nick Foligno admitted that the Blackhawks came out flat, being out-shot significantly after coming home from a long road trip.
While moral victories don’t really exist in hockey, it should be noted that Chicago lost by one in overtime to the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference after leading a large portion of the game. And that’s without Andre Burakovsky, Frank Nazar, or Jason Dickinson, who were all out with injuries or illness. A year ago, that would be the recipe for a blowout loss—so that’s a mark of how far the team has come already. Connor Bedard and Spencer Knight shone once again, carrying much of the load, while Landon Slaggert, freshly called up, added a tip-in goal.
But one young Blackhawk who wasn’t as successful was defenseman Sam Rinzel. We might have seen this coming at the morning skate Wednesday, when he was taking reps as the seventh defenseman (the Blackhawks skated 11 forwards and seven blueliners again), which seemed to be a product of his subpar play recently. He’s a young player, so moving him down the lineup always involves the risk of shaking his confidence, and it seems that’s exactly what happened.
Rinzel skated only 11:29 in the loss, his lowest mark on the year and the lowest among Chicago blueliners by three minutes. He averages well over 18 minutes of ice time, a number that has been dropping since he started the season at 20 minutes in the month of October. And those weren’t effective minutes. At even strength, he was on the ice for two shots for versus six shots against. He recorded a minute of power play time, which was just as bad. He wasn’t “quarterbacking” the power play, instead opting for a reactive, defensive game on that end.
After the game, Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill didn’t exactly put Rinzel on blast, but he didn’t shy away from the question about him, either.
“Rinzel has gone through a cycle where he’s given up a lot of chances. Crevier has been a really good defender for us. Going into the game, we were looking at potentially having Vlasic-Crevier vs. Hughes and/or Hischier, and that happened a lot. We have to get Rinz back going.”
– Jeff Blashill
So what’s the plan from here? The coaching staff obviously isn’t thrilled. It seems the most likely eventual course of action could be for Rinzel to be sent to Rockford for a bit of extra time. The team developed bona fide NHLers like Wyatt Kaiser and Alex Vlasic with the IceHogs, and sometimes that can be all it takes to regain a player’s confidence—which it seems like Rinzel needs.
If he is sent down for a stint in Rockford, the Blackhawks have a stockpile of defensive talent they could bring up, like Ethan Del Mastro or Nolan Allan. But if they’re still eyeing the future, I wouldn’t mind seeing Kevin Korchinski brought back to Chicago. He’s been solid in Rockford, with a positive plus-minus and 10 assists in 13 games. He could give the Blackhawks some help on the power play, as he’s a more offensive-minded blueliner than Rinzel.
If the Blackhawks don’t send Rinzel down for a bit, it’ll be interesting to see how they handle him in the lineup. Do they leave him as the seventh defenseman? That didn’t work on Wednesday, but he also hasn’t shown anything to move him up in the lineup. Louis Crevier was solid in his spot on the top pairing, so he can’t move there.
We’re all hoping Rinzel can be the superstar the Blackhawks planned on him being. And, of course, finding footing in the NHL as a defenseman can take time. But if Chicago wants to keep winning games like they’ve been doing, Rinzel could find himself stuck at the bottom of the lineup or sent to Rockford—neither of which would be a huge surprise after Blashill’s comments on Wednesday.
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) reacts to a play during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
The Chicago Bears were primarily focused on defense during the trade deadline. That was proven by their deal for Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and their explorations of Jermaine Johnson and Alontae Taylor, among others. However, it wasn’t entirely exclusive to that side of the ball. Sources indicate GM Ryan Poles inquired about New York Jets running back Breece Hall leading up to the deadline. He was informed that the price tag was a 3rd round pick. Chicago felt that was too steep for somebody on an expiring contract and focused elsewhere.
It may sound puzzling that Hall was a target, given that D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai have played well for the Bears since the bye week. The simple reasoning is that Hall is a special talent. Despite playing a bad offense, he already has 667 yards rushing in nine games. Imagine what he could do in Ben Johnson’s well-structured system. If the Bears decide to revisit the idea next spring when Hall becomes a free agent, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN revealed what the likely cost will be.
Hall was coveted at the trade deadline. That the Jets wanted a third-round pick in return for a running back reminds that Hall has top-end talent. And my sense is he will do just fine in free agency — think Josh Jacobs’ four-year, $48 million deal signed in March 2024 as a possibility. A few personnel evaluators thought that was a fair contract comp.
If the Bears want Breece Hall, they can get him.
Right now, their salary cap situation for 2026 isn’t great. Projections have them around $3 million in space. However, Poles has plenty of ways to create more. The simplest is by cutting or trading Swift. If the Bears think Breece Hall would be an upgrade over the 27-year-old, his exit would create $7.5 million in cap space. That closes the gap on the $12 million per year Hall would demand. Don’t forget the Bears can also backload the deal somewhat to ease his cap hit in that first year.
Much of this depends on what the Bears think of Swift. He has plenty of value in certain areas, particularly as a receiver out of the backfield. However, his limitations in power and vision have at times cost the team. Don’t forget the Detroit Lions traded Swift in 2023 so they could acquire David Montgomery. The same could happen again.
