Bears RB D'Andre Swift admitted he heard the criticism

It wasn't all his fault, but fans took to social media to complain about the veteran running back and he quickly became the top player target for hate. Unsurprisingly, Swift saw the outrage play out online.

Swift appeared on Good Morning Football on Friday morning and was asked by Kyle Brandt if he was aware of the online criticism. Swift didn't mince words. “I would be lying if I told you I didn't hear or see anything. I have a phone, so it’s pretty hard not to see or hear anything,” Swift said. “But I just go to work every day with the mentality of getting better. It won’t rain forever, that’s kind of my mentality.”

Maybe it was just a coincidence that the offense kept progressing, but Swift really thrived in Week 4 after hearing all the criticism. He totaled 93 rushing yards on 16 carries with one touchdown and added seven catches for 72 yards in the 24-18 win. He showed the kind of playmaking that made him one of the first free agents signed in the spring.