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Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (36) – Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Bears are fortunate to have Matt Forte as their starting running back, but all stud running backs need backups, right? That’s where Jeremy Langford comes in.

Langford is a rookie out of Michigan State, who as of now is considered the third back in the Bears’ system. Should Forte sustain an injury, however, I would think Chicago would lean on Langford rather than Jacquizz Rodgers (the current slated backup).

Drafting a rookie is always risky because you just never know how the guy will play. Drafting a rookie who isn’t even a projected starter is especially risky. Langford has the potential to move up to the backup spot, but you just never know.

I would advise one to only draft Langford if you draft Forte as well. This is known as the old “handcuffing” schpeel, where you take a guy’s backup in case something happens to your starting guy. Langford should be a prime example of this. He likely won’t see much action unless some type of injury occurs to Forte.

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