As good as Howard was for the Bears in 2016-17, he was never a true “fit” for the Bears scheme. What the Bears received back from Philly surprised many, as they felt Chicago could get much more. I’m sorry, but that isn’t the case with running backs, and especially with backs whose numbers are regressing. There were “rumors” that the Bears were offered as high as a third- round draft pick for Howard at last year's trade deadline. Based on the pick the Bears received in 2020, the real-time value is only a seventh-rounder this year.

Source: Daily Sun March 29, 2019 14:26 UTC