Kyle Monangai Emerges as Unexpected Gem in Chicago Bears' Backfield, Poised to Surprise Everyone

The Next Bucky Irving? Finding Another Breakout Among Later-Round NFL Rookie RBs

Running back Bucky Irving proved to be a late-round rookie gem in the NFL last year – similar to Isiah Pacheco two years earlier. Who’s next? We’re looking to Day 3 selections from the 2025 draft for the next potential breakout among ball carriers. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving went from an unknown to one of the better up-and-coming running backs in the NFL last season. Irving, the No. 125 overall pick from Oregon in the 2024 dr…

Kyle Monangai emerges as unexpected gem in Chicago Bears' backfield, poised to surprise everyone

Kyle Monangai: The Unforeseen Star of the Chicago Bears’ Backfield In the ever-evolving landscape of the NFL, unexpected talents often emerge to capture the spotlight, and Kyle Monangai is poised to be one such revelation for the Chicago Bears. As the team navigates the complexities of building a robust backfield, Monangai’s rise from a seventh-round draft pick to a potential key player speaks volumes about his capabilities and determination. A …

Kyle Monangai Reportedly A Bigger Threat For RB Job Than Expected

The Chicago Bears didn’t get the breaks they hoped for at running back in the draft. Whenever they seemed poised to grab one, other teams got there first. GM Ryan Poles was forced to pivot multiple times. Not until the 7th round did he finally land on someone the coaching staff liked. Kyle Monangai wasn’t anything special at first glance. He was a somewhat shorter running back who didn’t have any special athletic traits. However, that didn’t sto…