2. Bears are confident in OL coach Juan Castillo to right the ship
There’s no doubt that offensive line is one of Chicago’s biggest concerns this offseason. But, believe it or not, their biggest acquisition when it comes to the offensive line this offseason wasn’t going to come in the NFL Draft.
Perhaps the most important factor in fixing the Bears’ offensive line woes is new offensive line coach Juan Castillo, who was also brought in to assist with the run game.
While the Bears have a starting right guard spot to fill, Ryan Pace feels comfortable enough with Germain Ifedi, Alex Bars and Rashaad Coward to battle for that spot in training camp. Which explains the lack of interest in offensive linemen in the first five rounds.
The Bears finally addressed offensive line in the seventh round, as they drafted Colorado offensive guard Arlington Hambright and Tennessee State offensive tackle Lachavious Simmons. Both guys are depth players at this point, but the hope is that they can develop into something more down the line.
Still, Chicago’s willingness to forgo offensive line in the earlier rounds says a lot more about their confidence in Castillo to right the ship than anything else.
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