Between Webb, Charles Leno, and Braxton Jones, we sure have had some cringe moments from the LT position!

Which explains why Ben Johnson is now touting the physical traits of Wills. Remember that last year the competition was simple: Best pass blocker at LT wins.

7 hours ago, AZ54 said:

Which explains why Ben Johnson is now touting the physical traits of Wills. Remember that last year the competition was simple: Best pass blocker at LT wins.

We might find this to be a huge signing for the Bears. Wills in 2020, coming out of Alabama, was considered by many a blue-chip OLT. His injury set him back, even though he tried to play before he was fully recovered. Now, with the OL coaches we have, could he live up to his original expectations? Did we just sign a top-10, first-round OLT on the cheap, only to find he is the real deal?

17 minutes ago, Pixote said:

We might find this to be a huge signing for the Bears. Wills in 2020, coming out of Alabama, was considered by many a blue-chip OLT. His injury set him back, even though he tried to play before he was fully recovered. Now, with the OL coaches we have, could he live up to his original expectations? Did we just sign a top-10, first-round OLT on the cheap, only to find he is the real deal?

That would be awesome. Wills is still young too. Between he and Braxton, we should be in OK shape, at minimum.

We have to give Poles credit for finding players . It has yet to happen, but prospects look good that this was a huge pickup. Last year he brought in DuShon Wright that was a huge add. He misses on 3 rd picks but has built this team. You cant take that away from him. He said when hired it would take 5 years. He is now in his fifth year. I think we could see a run to the SB, it may be a year away. It has done a great job. He will be remember for BJ and Caleb, not how many misses he had on draft picks. Its all about building the roster, and he did it his way.

Wills has a prototypical body and great college tape. The only thing is, he didnt just get injured, he was putting up AWFUL tape in Cleveland before he got injured.

But hes young, and he has an excellent coaching staff around him. Could he become great? Sure of course. But i want to see it with my own eyes first, because his previous NFL snaps were atrocious.

I could imagine any outcome for him now; greatness, inconsistent or terrible. Cant wait to see him in action.

27 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

Wills has a prototypical body and great college tape. The only thing is, he didnt just get injured, he was putting up AWFUL tape in Cleveland before he got injured.

But hes young, and he has an excellent coaching staff around him. Could he become great? Sure of course. But i want to see it with my own eyes first, because his previous NFL snaps were atrocious.

Gotta disagree. As a rookie, he made the all rookie team. His second and third year, Nick Chubb was all pro.

18 minutes ago, Mongo3451 said:

Gotta disagree. As a rookie, he made the all rookie team. His second and third year, Nick Chubb was all pro.

Coaching matters. The best talents will waste in the nfl unless coaching and the team invest in them. If the player dont feel wanted they end up going through motions.

Lets hope Wills takes this new opportunity to be and feel relevant. Same with Braxton Jones and Kiran, may the best win the spot and the remaining are ready to step in.

I’ll feel better about Trapilo and Wills when I see Theo Benedet taking snaps inside. Trapilo is a better swing tackle prospect. Theo might become the ultimate game day sub if he can backup OG and OT plus he does a lot of special teams.

32 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

I’ll feel better about Trapilo and Wills when I see Theo Benedet taking snaps inside. Trapilo is a better swing tackle prospect. Theo might become the ultimate game day sub if he can backup OG and OT plus he does a lot of special teams.

Don't leave us in suspense. Who's your starting LT game one?

I’m going with Braxton week 1. Like last year with Trapilo I see Wills taking over mid season. It’s no mistake that first half snaps are split between Wills and Kiran with Bagent and the second string. I too will be watching that tape. Almost two years removed from football is a lot of rust to shake off. The fact he’s gaining ground after just two weeks, which Ozzy wasn’t able to do last year, is intriguing.

I should amend, and acknowledge the all rookie team Mongo mentioned. He was and is a very good run blocker.

The tape I saw was of his pass protection issues, and it was really really bad.

That doesnt mean he's still bad. He was great in college, and now he has Roushar and not the Browns. But i want to see it on the field before i can "believe" it - doesnt mean I know he will be bad, just that I dont want to crown him when the last snaps I saw from him were so bad? I want to see him be great on tape, and then ill happily jump on the bandwagon!

I think they start Braxton and probably keep Wills as the backup. With Theo the backup at RT for Wright, they will keep 4 Ts on the 53. When Ozzy is ready, probably 3-4 games into the season, not sure who gets tossed? Kiran will be odd man out but he will be picked up if let go. His measurables is hard to find.

1 minute ago, AZ54 said:

I’m going with Braxton week 1. Like last year with Trapillo I see Wills taking over mid season.

Wow. It just got crazier in a very good way.

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Bears activate LT Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list

The Bears get some great news, with left tackle Ozzy Trapilo coming back off the PUP list.

4 hours ago, AZ54 said:

Wow. It just got crazier in a very good way.

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Bears activate LT Ozzy Trapilo from PUP list

The Bears get some great news, with left tackle Ozzy Trapilo coming back off the PUP list.

Yeah, there is video of him practicing today. He has 4 weeks to get up to speed before Week 1. There is actually a good chance he is ready by then. Incredible. That was the one position on offense I was concerned about. If they go with him as the starter, and the best of Braxton, Kiran, Jedric as the LT backup, the Bears are in much better shape. Benedet the backup RT and Swing Tackle.

I would not be surprised if they try to trade Braxton or Kiran if they are the odd man out. Braxton is in the last year of his deal and Kiran has a year left on his rookie deal. With injuries around the league, I would think there would be a market for either one.

3 minutes ago, adam said:

Yeah, there is video of him practicing today. He has 4 weeks to get up to speed before Week 1. There is actually a good chance he is ready by then. Incredible. That was the one position on offense I was concerned about. If they go with him as the starter, and the best of Braxton, Kiran, Jedric as the LT backup, the Bears are in much better shape. Benedet the backup RT and Swing Tackle.

I would not be surprised if they try to trade Braxton or Kiran if they are the odd man out. Braxton is in the last year of his deal and Kiran has a year left on his rookie deal. With injuries around the league, I would think there would be a market for either one.

If they could get a stick of gum for Kiran, I'd be happy. Definitely would not trade Braxton. Ozzy is not a sure thing yet.