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Chicago Bears Roster Ranking: 15-11

By Parker Hurley

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 24: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after getting a first down in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on December 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-3. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 24: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after getting a first down in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on December 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-3. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 15: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears walks off the field after their loss to the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field on December 15, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The Saints defeated the Bears 31-15. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 15: Kyle Long #75 of the Chicago Bears walks off the field after their loss to the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field on December 15, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The Saints defeated the Bears 31-15. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images) /

11. Kyle Long

Long is going to be another divisive topic when it comes to just how much they want and expects from him. When he is healthy, there is a true argument that this ranking is excessively low. Still, the fact of the matter is that it has now been two full seasons since we have seen that player.

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Long has made just 17 starts over the past two years. Long has suffered everything from a shoulder to an ankle to a neck injury that has sidelined him over this time. He also played through a finger injury.

These injuries have caught up to Long, who was just an average guard even when he was on the field last season. There were flashes of old Long, no doubt. And he can get back to being that player.

However, he is going to be 30 years old this season. Typically, if a body is going to break down, it is likely going to happen at this time period.

Long is currently healthy. If he can maintain that, he is likely a top ten player. If not, there are serious questions about what he can bring in the future.

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