The last time Damien Williams, a Chicago Bears rider, was on the football field, he got the Kansas City Chiefs to win the championship when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl LIV. Now, the veteran runner joins the Bears in a one-year deal, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
Williams entered the league as an unrecruited free agent in 2014, signing with the Miami Dolphins. After four seasons, he signed with the Chiefs and became a key component in his championship in 2019. “Damien Playoff” ran for 104 yards and a touchdown to the Chiefs Super Bowl victory. He also added a reception touchdown. However, it was the last game Williams played.
Last July, Williams opted for the 2020 NFL season because of concerns about COVID-19. He was released by bosses last week.
The 28-year-old joins a back runner led by David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen. It will likely serve as the main backup for both players and provide a solid depth to the position as a double back threat.
As with any move regarding the Bears, fans and experts shared their thoughts on the team’s new offensive weapon. But the vast majority seems to agree that CEO Ryan Pace nailed it with this acquisition.
Damien Williams gives the Bears two things: a change of pace from David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen, and a back that can carry the burden of a spell if Montgomery can’t. Quality collection.
– Dan Pompei (@danpompei) March 24, 2021
Damien playoffs. The bears are back https://t.co/LxDcTgzRGl
– Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) March 24, 2021
Our RB group is really very solid now.
Monty, Cohen, Williams is a beautiful three-headed monster.
– DaWindyCity Productions (new account) (@dwcburner) March 24, 2021
It was time. Remove RB from draft needs. The bears finally get a real safety RB. https://t.co/Ry3lDTZC4v
– Ryan Heckman (@RyanHeckmanFS) March 24, 2021
FINALLY WE HAVE AN OFFENSIVE DEPTH SIGNATURE.
I REPEAT, WE FINALLY HAVE AN OFFENSIVE DEPTH SIGNATURE pic.twitter.com/w4fZ7uGwr6 https://t.co/z0I5b9g0vX
– Austin F (@PodGuyFuges) March 24, 2021
Welp. This isn’t exactly ideal from a fantastic standpoint, but it’s a smart transaction from a real-life standpoint.
Totally suspicious #MontatoryMontgomeryThe presence happening to decrease, sadly. I still think it’s locked into the main role of goal line and start. https://t.co/R6nRvp8snV
– Brad Evans (@NoisyHuevos) March 24, 2021
There is no intellectual decision here.
Bears backfield is
Montgomery, Cohen, Williams, Pierce
They are not family names, but it is one of the top 5 NFL spots https://t.co/cM21n9gQsg– Mike Brez (@ mikebrez5) March 24, 2021
This is a fantastic signing
Williams, Cohen and Montgomery have the potential to be one of the top 5 RB trips in the game https://t.co/Ikj5ntb8pF
– Bears Nation Podcast (@BearsNationPod) March 24, 2021
I really like this https://t.co/rfCaw9PoGg
– Patrick Sheldon (@P_Shels) March 24, 2021
This makes a lot of sense for the #Bears. Did I just say the sentence? https://t.co/We5ICQz0K7
– Adam Sager (@AdamGSager) March 24, 2021
I thought this made a lot of sense when the bosses released him. https://t.co/0oMYVRNS6t
– Phil Kloc (@ klocwise92) March 24, 2021
Versatile offensive weapon for Nagy. https://t.co/nxn1oCpFp9
– David Haugh (@DavidHaugh) March 24, 2021
Montgomery, Williams and Cohen are a seriously good backfield. Build the offensive scheme around this group of positions. (Especially seeing as it’s another year of mediocrity QB). #Bears https://t.co/DRnk2oBsy2
– Jim Hanson (@NavyOrangeJim) March 24, 2021
I love this file https://t.co/I10v0wiZpW
– Podcast 79 i Halas (@ 79thAndHalas) March 24, 2021
Montgomery, Williams and Cohen? Not many rooms work better than this. Great collection. https://t.co/CRgQuVOm97
– Kevin Wells 🎙 (@ Wells15Kevin) March 24, 2021
Good player, but so is Montgomery.
Don’t see the point of getting more setbacks when it’s the offensive line that needs help the most🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/LLcL62Qt8c
– D (@ D_Brown_52) March 24, 2021
Ryan Nall looking at the #Bears sign a capable backup RB. pic.twitter.com/VtER9t4uVI
– Ross Read (@RossRead) March 24, 2021
This is a solid addition to the #Bears. Williams is a capable RB2 and has a good layout https://t.co/mSKCpdrZNR
– Andrew Freeman (@ AjFreeman25) March 24, 2021