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Predicting Every Chicago Bears Starter and Next Man Up

By Bill Zimmerman

Jun 14, 2016; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talks to quarterbacks David Fales (8) and Brian Hoyer (12) during mini-camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talks to quarterbacks David Fales (8) and Brian Hoyer (12) during mini-camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long (75) during the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Bears guard Kyle Long (75) during the 2015 Pro Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Right Guard

1. Kyle Long- One of the best offseason moves the Bears made was moving Long back from tackle to guard. Long was a good right tackle, but he’s an elite right guard. While the Bears will take a step down in talent from Long to Massie at tackle, the improvement they will make at guard with the return of Long far outweighs the drop at tackle. Long should return to his All-Pro level this season.

2. Ted Larsen- Larsen has bounced around during his NFL career. The Bears are now his fourth team after he spent the last two seasons in Arizona. Larsen did start 26 games for the Cardinals the last two seasons but graded out poorly. The Bears are hoping Larsen can push for a starting job at either center or left guard, but if he doesn’t, he’ll settle in behind Long.

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