Bears letting o-line play itself out

[botfly10]

Whitehair looked like a stud at center his rookie year. Then they started moving him around and he regressed and took him some time to return to form when he moved back.

Whitehair looked pretty mediocre at guard. If they move him back, they are probably creating more holes than they are filling. If they just leave the kid alone at center and let him develop, there is a strong chance he will be a really good player. imo, you leave him there unless Daniels looks like shit at guard.

 

[Bearly]

He had a bad right elbow last year. He still knew how to play the position but was hampered and that included snapping.

 

[napo55]

Bears website has Daniels listed at 295lbs. Combine had him at 306lbs. Still kinda light for the NFL and he only did 21 reps at the combine. I'm ok with Kush at LG till he learns the playbook, terminology, and recognizing NFL defenses while he beefs up.

The combine number is based on actual measurements with scouts present. The Bears number is probably an old number taken from the Iowa roster. Always rely on the combine numbers.

 

[DrGonzo]

Grasu is gone, finally. Between Whitehair, Daniels, Kush, and Long, somebody is starting at center and somebody is starting on the bench. I doubt Pace is feeling all that attached to Long at this point so it's at least possible he starts or finishes the year buried on the depth chart . I agree Whitehair flashed at center early and am not ready to move on from that project yet.

 

[dabears70]

Whitehair at LT? That's what he played coming out and only played G when we ran out of them.

We drafted him to play guard.

 

[dabears70]

Well his arms are 33 3/4" so i think the equation is add one rep for every 1/4" over 32" so actually he did 28 reps. throw in the +5 bonus reps for being #2 in the 3 cone drill and he is entering elite status.

Is that like dog years?

 

[dabears584]

Is the parade route planned? Why just 14 wins on the high side?

'Cause no matter how good they are they aren't gonna run the table and odds are they at least lose a couple. Quite frankly they more than likely are not going to be that good. But if everything is clicking that's the most positive outcome is they win nearly every game. Odds are they will win somewhere between 9 and 14 as long as they stay relatively healthy and show up big time on offense. Really don't see why not. They've got the offensive minds and skill players to make it happen. The defense is still intact and going to be better. And based on the topic of this thread the offensive line is going to be a big strength of this team regardless who ends up starting, as well. They've got playmakers throughout this team and yeah I'll drink this kool-aid and I promise you that kool-aid taste real damn good.

 

[Joliet Jake]

Hiestand talks like the offensive version of Fangio. He said that out of all of his OLineman, Kush is the one he would want with him in a street fight.

That’s a nice way of saying if they were in the shower together he’d give him a handy.

 

[pfcmsh]

Grasu was a poor draft choice. He has contributed almost nothing.

 

[Bearly]

We drafted him to play guard.

Really? Here's what Pace said on the day he was drafted. Ryan Pace spoke with the media late Friday night and said Whitehair could play center. This while Grasu and Slauson were on the roster and healthy. http://bearsbarroom.com/bears-draft-day-two-2-29112/

He wasn't a G in college. How is that his 'natural' position? In fact, Whitehair thinks C is where he should play.

 

[NCChiFan]

Damn. Wish all of our positions had this issue...

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Grasu is gone, finally. Between Whitehair, Daniels, Kush, and Long, somebody is starting at center and somebody is starting on the bench. I doubt Pace is feeling all that attached to Long at this point so it's at least possible he starts or finishes the year buried on the depth chart . I agree Whitehair flashed at center early and am not ready to move on from that project yet.

If Kyle Long is healthy there is no way he's buried on the depth chart.

 

[dabears70]

Really? Here's what Pace said on the day he was drafted. Ryan Pace spoke with the media late Friday night and said Whitehair could play center. This while Grasu and Slauson were on the roster and healthy. http://bearsbarroom.com/bears-draft-day-two-2-29112/

He wasn't a G in college. How is that his 'natural' position? In fact, Whitehair thinks C is where he should play.

We cut Slauson and drafted Whitehair to replace him at LG.

 

[Penny Traitor]

We cut Slauson and drafted Whitehair to replace him at LG.

Actually, the Bears drafted Whitehair and then cut Slauson. Don't let things like facts get into your way, Mactator.

 

[ruprecht]

If Kyle Long is healthy there is no way he's buried on the depth chart.

Have no idea why so many people have given up on Long. I feel like he is probably healthier than he has been for some time :shrug:

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Have no idea why so many people have given up on Long. I feel like he is probably healthier than he has been for some time :shrug:

Yep, funny to think a healthy Long would be on the bench.

 

[Bearly]

We cut Slauson and drafted Whitehair to replace him at LG.

Slauson was cut after. Slauson also plays center and did so for the entire year after the Bear. I think that he's played more center in the last 5 years than G.

 

[shoopster]

In related news, the Bears are also letting the failed Ryan "Snails" Pace era play itself out as well . . .

 

[dabears70]

Actually, the Bears drafted Whitehair and then cut Slauson. Don't let things like facts get into your way, Mactator.

Hey LameAss, how you been?

 

[dabears70]

Slauson was cut after. Slauson also plays center and did so for the entire year after the Bear. I think that he's played more center in the last 5 years than G.

So we drafted Whitehair to take Slauson's spot at LG and then cut Slauson. Sounds about right to make sure we had his replacement before we cut him and Slauson can play center but was our starting LG.