Here are the storylines for the Bears' offensive line this off season
Every single season, we see guys losing and winning a starting spot on a team in training camp. The NFL is a cruel, ruthless business where proven players can lose their spot to a young, hungry player.
Well, here is what Jake Rill of Bleacher Report had to say on the current situation on the offensive line for the Chicago bears:
There's not yet a ton of clarity regarding the Bears' offensive line for 2022. Cody Whitehair will likely start at left guard again, while free-agent acquisition Lucas Patrick has a good chance of starting at center. As for the other three spots, there will be competition for the jobs heading into the season.
Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom are both entering their second year in the NFL, and they could end up being Chicago's starting tackles. However, they'll likely each need to have strong camps and hold off the other competitors for the jobs. That includes Julie'n Davenport, who signed with the team this offseason.
Multiple linemen could be battling to start at right guard. Among the potential options for the role are free-agent acquisition Dakota Dozier, Sam Mustipher and rookies Zachary Thomas and Ja'Tyre Carter. This could be a wide-open competition heading into training camp.
The Bears need to perform better up front and do a better job of protecting Fields. They allowed an NFL-high 58 sacks in 2021, which isn't a formula for success in the passing game.
So Chicago will have to decide on the best combination on the O-line that will produce better results.
Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom are both entering their second year in the NFL, and they could end up being Chicago's starting tackles. However, they'll likely each need to have strong camps and hold off the other competitors for the jobs. That includes Julie'n Davenport, who signed with the team this offseason.
Multiple linemen could be battling to start at right guard. Among the potential options for the role are free-agent acquisition Dakota Dozier, Sam Mustipher and rookies Zachary Thomas and Ja'Tyre Carter. This could be a wide-open competition heading into training camp.
The Bears need to perform better up front and do a better job of protecting Fields. They allowed an NFL-high 58 sacks in 2021, which isn't a formula for success in the passing game.
So Chicago will have to decide on the best combination on the O-line that will produce better results.
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