5 Chicago Bears who lose most from virtual offseason

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Germain Ifedi, Chicago Bears
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 05:. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

4. Germain Ifedi

One of the most underrated things in all of sports is offensive line continuity. Offensive lines do not need to have big names. They need to have trust in each other, and they need to move as one unit rather than five separate players. Timing is everything.

So, it is nice to know that the Bears will bring back four starters, to preach continuity. They shook up James Daniels and Cody Whitehair at center, but now they can gain a rhythm next to each other in their slots.

However, the significant issues is now right guard. Ifedi is a four-year starter, but three of them are at right tackle. Now, he is likely to shift back inside and is the expected starter at right guard. Changing positions, changing teams, and not having an offseason to mess things up and learn about your linemates is going to be a tough transition for Ifedi.

Fortunately, Whitehair is a veteran player you want to be next to, but there is no doubt Ifedi will be affected more than others.