导出博客文章BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Jeremy Langford had a pretty good tutor to follow last year
in Matt Forte. Now he has a big opportunity for the Chicago Bears.Langford came
to camp as the front-runner in a stiff competition to replace one of the most
successful running backs in franchise history after showing some promise as a
rookie last season.Mentally, I feel like Im ready to go, he said Friday. But
football, its all a process. Its only the second day of camp and weve been off
for a long time. As the camp goes, I will feel a lot better and a lot more
confident in knowing the playbook in and out.The Bears are trying to make a jump
after finishing last in the NFC North in their first season under coach John Fox
and general manager Ryan Pace. They rebuilt their defense and reworked their
offensive line. But they also lost two of their most productive players on
offense when they traded outspoken tight end Martellus Bennett and decided not
to re-sign Forte.The two-time Pro Bowl running back is second in franchise
history to Hall of Famer Walter Payton in yards rushing (8,602), receptions
(487), yards from scrimmage (12,718), 100-yard rushing games (24) and games with
150 yards or more from scrimmage (25). He was also one of the more popular
players in the locker room, someone teammates could turn to for advice about
everything from training to football to parenting.But the Bears had a long list
of areas to address. They wanted to get younger and they believed they could
replace Forte.Langford showed glimpses as a rookie last season that he was
capable of handling a heavier load, finishing with 537 yards rushing and 279
receiving while forging his way into the rotation.He was particularly effective
in back-to-back wins at San Diego and St. Louis midway through the season while
Forte was injured. His 72 yards rushing and 70 receiving against the Chargers
turned a few heads and he didnt let up the following week against the Rams. He
had an 83-yard touchdown catch and finished with 109 yards receiving to go with
73 yards rushing and a touchdown.I think I can play all three downs, Langford
said. Thats what I want to do and prove -- that I am capable of that. But theres
a lot of guys in the room that can do it as well.The Bears plan to use a
rush-by-committee approach with Langford, KaDeem Carey, Jacquizz Rodgers and
fifth-round pick Jordan Howard in order to keep their running backs fresh and
take advantage of an opportunity when one of them is playing well.Id like them
all to stand out, Fox said. Thats why we build competition. Thats why were here
at camp. Not just at the running back position, that would include every
position on our football team.Langford sounds determined to show he can be the
No. 1 running back, a spot Forte held for eight years. He has worked on becoming
a better receiver after the coaches called on him to do just that. He bulked up,
adding a few extra pounds, in an effort to handle a greater load and gain a few
more yards after being hit.What separates Langford at the moment is his speed
and there could be opportunities playing behind what the Bears believe is a more
athletic line, particularly on the right side. They moved three-time Pro Bowl
pick Kyle Long back to right guard after he filled in at right tackle and
brought in veteran right tackle Bobby Massie.The expectations are higher now --
for the Bears and Langford.I welcome them, especially playing in Chicago, he
said. They love the Bears.Game notes Fox would not say how much time Long is
expected to sit out because of a strained left calf or confirm if he had an MRI.
Long missed Fridays practice after he came up hobbling the previous day. Long
posted this message on Twitter on Thursday: Im gonna be fine yall. I appreciate
the kind words and well wishes. Minor speed bump. ... LB Leonard Floyd
(illness), TE Khari Lee (shoulder), OL Nick Becton (illness) and LB Roy
Robertson-Harris (illness) missed Fridays practice.---Online: AP NFL website:
www.pro32.ap.org and
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