Bears Should Trade for Ravens Underutilized Speedster RB

“They have so much talent scattered around the field that some unfortunately cannot be on the active roster come gameday,” Burke wrote. “It is a great problem to have. However, some of those are young players loaded with potential, including third-year running back Keaton Mitchell. Mitchell has been a healthy scratch through two weeks of action. It is becoming crystal clear that he is piled under a stacked running back room. …Mitchell is the odd man out. He is simply too talented to keep off the field, and the Ravens may have to come to terms with him being a potential trade candidate.”

If that’s the case, the Bears should be the first ones on the phone to check on Mitchell’s availability.

Shaking Up the Running Back Room

Mitchell is best known for his electric speed, breaking off for long runs when given the opportunity. In 2023, he had 47 carries for 396 yards and two touchdowns. However, this season hasn’t presented many opportunities for him, as he has appeared in just one game, with only three carries for eight yards.

Mitchell talked about his season debut, saying, “There ain’t no pressure. Just another opportunity to get another shot at that and get the feel of it.”

If the Bears don’t want to incorporate Roschon Johnson or Kyle Monangai more on offense, then why not trade for someone with fresh legs who can ignite a struggling backfield?

Starting RB D’Andre Swift is averaging just 3.3 yards on 56 carries for 187 yards, and having someone who can change the speed of the game in the backfield would be a major help for this Bears’ offense.

No matter what happens, something has to change in the backfield for the Bears. Whether they trade for someone like Mitchell or start to incorporate other running backs, the Bears need to get the run game going, or else they’ll be in trouble.