Ball reunited with Coach Winuvas

by Chris Bearman

Blogger, Chicago Chronicle

Reynaldo Ball was quite pleased in San Francisco when he was signed by head coach Bob Winuvas to take over the running back duties by the bay. Then Coach Winuvas took the job in the Windy City. Reynaldo Ball was quickly cut by San Francisco, and called the head coach who had shown faith in him before.

Coach Winuvas quickly signed him to a 1 year deal.

Ball will take over in a backfield with a legend in Matt Forte, as well as another stout rookie in Johnathan Bass, and a solid all around back in Branden Oliver.

"Coach (Winuvas) has given me a chance again. I will not let him down," Ball said.

Ball ran for 141 yards in 2 games as a starter in San Francisco, and will have to work to gain favor with the Bears' coaching staff. With Ball's previous dealings with the head coach, however, can Ball gain the top spot in a crowded Chicago backfield?