5. What are the expectations for the offensive line?
One of the biggest areas of concern for the Bears heading into 2020 is the offensive line. Mainly because this is going to be the core group through at least 2020, considering the amount of money invested in the likes of Charles Leno, Bobby Massie and Cody Whitehair.
Chicago also has a hole at right guard, which was left vacant by Kyle Long’s retirement. The Bears have a candidate for that starting role currently on their roster in Alex Bars, who Chicago paid more money to remain with the team rather than join the Patriots. The Bears could also turn to the NFL Draft to address guard.
The Bears made a change at offensive line coach replacing Harry Hiestand with Juan Castillo, who has a reputation as an effective running game coordinator, which remains one of the Bears’ biggest offensive concerns. Will a change in coach — and philosophy — be enough to turn Chicago’s run blocking woes around? Or are we doomed for another season where the Bears can’t run the football?
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