The start of the Bears' offseason program this week marks the first time that guard Kyle Long can work in the classroom with new offensive line coach Harry Hiestand.
"I know that he is one of the most underrated hires in football this offseason," Long said. "I know from speaking to many of his players from college and in the pros that they speak very highly of him and that they're very excited to see me get to work with him."
Hiestand has returned to the Bears for a second tour of duty. He first served as the team's offensive line coach for five seasons from 2005-09 under coach Lovie Smith, helping the Bears win back-to-back NFC North titles and reach Super Bowl XLI in 2006.