BOURBONNAIS -- It doesn’t seem that long ago that Bears guard Kyle Long was a frisky colt, inexperienced but blessed with enough God-given size, strength and athleticism to make him a first-round draft pick and a 2013 opening-day starter as a rookie.
But Long turns 30 in December, and his three Pro Bowl berths are outnumbered by his surgeries, including three since he last played in a game. That makes him a huge question mark for 2018 and could have a monumental influence on the Bears’ season. With a healthy Long playing at his former elite level, the offensive line would be a team strength.