The best Jordan Howard runs of 2016? That’s a good question. In a season that nobody saw coming, it’s hard to go back and pluck out his top gems. Mostly because in a rough 3-13 season, just seeing all of it was welcoming for Bears fans. Their hopes are higher than ever that Howard can be the guy to carry the offense forward. At least until Mitch Trubisky (hopefully) turns into the franchise QB they haven’t had in decades.
Until then everybody expects Howard to be the workhorse. With good reason. As last year showed he proved he could produce even when defenses knew he was coming. So now it’s time to go back. Re-examine the clips and find the five runs that defined his Pro Bowl rookie campaign. What better way to kick it off than with the run that really started everything?
#5: The arrival announcement
Through the first two games of the season, Howard didn’t see much action. With the Bears trailing in week three 17-0 to the Cowboys though, the team desperately searched for an offensive spark. Current starter Jeremy Langford had failed to get anything going. So Howard was put in to see if he could do any different. Almost immediately he popped off this 36-yard gem that showcased his ability to see where the hole would be and accelerate through it without hesitation. Picture perfect execution and a signal that his time was coming.
