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Way-Too-Early Chicago Bears 53-Man Roster Prediction

By Bill Zimmerman

May 12, 2017; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) works out during the Bear's Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2017; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) works out during the Bear's Rookie Minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Offensive Line

Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair (left) and offensive tackle Nick Becton (center) and tackle Charles Leno (right) in action during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Soldier Field. Jaguars won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears center Cody Whitehair (left) and offensive tackle Nick Becton (center) and tackle Charles Leno (right) in action during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Soldier Field. Jaguars won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports /

Tackles

1. Charles Leno
2. Bobby Massie
3. Bradley Sowell

Guards

1. Kyle Long
2. Josh Sitton
3. Jordan Morgan
4. Eric Kush

Centers

1. Cody Whitehair
2. Hroniss Grasu

Notable Cuts- Taylor Boggs, Tom Compton

I took the more conservative route as to who will make the Bears offensive line this year. Lock in Leno, Long, Sitton and Whitehair. Jordan Morgan is almost certainly a lock as a rookie as well. The rest of this is pretty open for debate. Bobby Massie recovered to have a decent season after a rotten start. If the Bears know they have a legit replacement for Massie they might move on, but Massie’s spot is also probably secure.

If the Bears carry 9 offensive linemen, that means there are three spots remaining. Hroniss Grasu is a notable question mark coming off a major injury. The Bears would trade Grasu if they could, but his trade value is close to zero. Taking the conservative approach, Grasu makes the roster in a sub-role behind Whitehair.

The Bears really liked what they saw out of Eric Kush and signed him to a two-year deal, so he will have the inside track at a roster spot. The last spot could come down to Sowell and Compton and I like Sowell to grab the roster spot. Sowell showed some ability in Seattle and he should be able to handle swing tackle duties for the Bears.

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