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Chicago Bears: Ted Larsen can replace Eric Kush

By Parker Hurley

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 16: Center Ted Larsen #62 and offensive tackle Sam Young #79 of the Miami Dolphins walk off field after their 20-12 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 16: Center Ted Larsen #62 and offensive tackle Sam Young #79 of the Miami Dolphins walk off field after their 20-12 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bears had Eric Kush come in and replace Ted Larsen in 2017. In 2019, the roles are reversed

Ted Larsen is back! After spending two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, a swing guard who can slide into center has agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal. Larsen played his best season with the Chicago Bears in 2016.

What is interesting about that year was that it was the first time Eric Kush saw any work. Kush played admirably in 2016 and showed more upside than Larsen. So, when the season ended Larsen walked and got a decent contract in Miami, and Kush stepped into the role of Larsen.

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Unfortunately for Kush, the past two seasons went nothing like 2016. 2017 was spent on the injured reserve, and 2018 did not feature much health either.

Kush did start the season for the Bears at left guard but was surpassed by James Daniels. He moved to right guard, but may have been banged up because the Bears signed Bryan Witzmann to step in at right guard over him.

With his inabilty to get on and stay on the field it would be hard to trust Eric Kush. With that in mind, the team pretended as if none of this happened over the past two years and brought back Larsen to fill in for the same role that was designed for Kush.

Larsen can start at guard. He brings experience and physicality. However, in a pinch he can slide into center as well. He is the clear depth swing guard who will fill the same role as Eric Kush next season.

While the Bears are done signing on the interior offensive line, this does not take them out of the running of drafting one. It does turn the position from a priority to a luxury, though.

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