Khalil Herbert believes he's the Chicago Bears' No. 1 running back in the 2023 NFL season.

Herbert made that bold proclamation on NFL Network's “Inside Training Camp Live,” per Andrew Siciliano.

Khalil Herbert is ready to become the Bears' No. 1 running back in 2023 

The Bears selected Khalil Herbert in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Herbert started his NFL career on special teams and Chicago's third-string running back. He played a more prominent role for the Bears after David Montgomery and Damien Williams had health issues later in the season.

Herbert played behind Montgomery as the 2022 NFL season kicked off. The former picked up the slack for Montgomery and racked up 157 yards and two touchdowns on two carries in a victory over the Houston Texans in Week 3. Herbert enters his third NFL season with 1,164 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 232 carries.

Khalil Herbert became a prime candidate for the Bears' No. 1 running back position after Montgomery signed a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions in March. Herbert is currently competing against D'Onta Foreman and Roschon Johnson in Bears training camp.

Article Continues Below
More Chicago Bears News
One mystery player in the middle, Caleb Williams, Montez Sweat around him, Chicago Bears logo in the background
1 perfect Chicago Bears move to fill out roster before 2025 training campEnzo Flojo ·
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) cools off during minicamp at Halas Hall.
Bears’ Caleb Williams gets advice from C.J. Stroud he needs to followDouglas Fritz ·
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson answers questions during a introductory press conference at PNC Center.
Bears QB Caleb Williams makes ‘tough’ admission about Ben JohnsonJaren Kawada ·
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Bears’ Caleb Williams takes savage shot at Packers fans — ‘They suck’Jaren Kawada ·
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks the field during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall.
Bears rumors: DJ Moore, Cole Kmet on thin ice with Ben JohnsonBenedetto Vitale ·
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass the ball during minicamp at Halas Hall.
Caleb Williams earns bold historic prediction from NFL.comZachary Draves ·

Herbert believes he will become Bears head coach Matt Eberflus' primary ball carrier in 2023. The former hasn't wavered from his previous stance since training camp kicked off on July 28.

“That's like coming to work and expecting to lose,” Herbert said two weeks ago. “You don't ever come expecting to lose. In everything I do, I expect to compete, I expect to win.”

Herbert states a strong case for himself with his league-leading 5.7 yards per carry. Bears fans will see a better Khalil Herbert in the 2023 NFL season. He has been working hard on his pass-protection, pass-catching, and finishing long runs in the offseason.

Although the Bears' 177.8 rushing yards per game led the NFL last year, they stumbled to a 3-14 win-loss record in and missed the postseason yet again.

Hopefully, the Bears will turns things around with Khalil Herbert leading their ground attack in 2023.