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Haize discusses the Chicago Bears' running back duo ranking and the team's upcoming season challenges.

The Chicago Bears are getting major respect for their run game heading into the 2026 season. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize reacts to D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai being ranked as one of the best running back duos in the NFL after powering a top-three rushing attack in Ben Johnson’s first year in Chicago. Swift is coming off a career-best season with 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns , while Monangai added 783 yards and five touchdowns as a seventh-round rookie. With Caleb Williams entering another year in Ben Johnson’s offense and the Bears offensive line built to dominate on the ground, could Chicago have a top-five rushing attack again in 2026? Haize also breaks down Ben Johnson calling D’Andre Swift a “vital part” of the Bears offense and why Swift’s receiving ability, explosiveness and versatility could make him even more dangerous this season. Plus, could Ruben Hyppolite II be a hidden defensive spark for Dennis Allen’s defense? And the biggest question entering Bears training camp remains at EDGE: who steps up opposite Montez Sweat ? Haize previews the pressure on Austin Booker, Dayo Odeyingbo, Shemar Turner and Daniel Hardy as Chicago tries to…

People in this episode

Host: Haize

Topics covered

• Chicago Bears news
• D’Andre Swift
• Kyle Monangai
• Bears RB duo ranking
• Ben Johnson offense
• Bears training camp

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Organizations: Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears, Dennis Allen

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