For the first time in 10 years, the Bears finally invested significant draft capital towards the offensive tackle position this year.
Granted, the likes of Charles Leno Jr., Bobby Massie and Jermon Bushrod all held the fort down as a late-round draft pick and two free agency additions, respectively. However, the selection of Teven Jenkins served as a much-needed youth infusion at a position of increasing importance in today’s NFL.
Though Jenkins would be a long-term stalwart of the offensive line in an ideal world, the Bears still have question marks at the right tackle position.
Germain Ifedi projects as the likely starter, and while the team re-signed him to a one-year, $5 million deal this offseason, he has yet to solidify himself as a player worth considering as a long-term starting option.