Also I’d take Wills over Benedet for the swing tackle. I have no doubt Theo has him beat on the run blocking but last year that took the entire Oline 6 weeks into the season to get down. No reason to think Wills won’t benefit in the same way from more time. A couple folks are commenting that Wills looked good at RT. I think that gets decided in the next game. I can see a world where they keep Wills as primary backup out of the gate with Ozzy also on the 53 and focused on reps at LT. If nobody takes him Theo goes to practice squad.

12 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

I think I’m choosing Ahmed as RB3 over Roschon. He seemed to play with more quickness and burst this week. I don't know if he’s still getting into shape from his injury or if it was just my perception. Regardless he gets 3 to 5 yards more than Roschon on any given play. I’m sure Roschon will win in pass pro but if you want a back for 3rd and long it’s Ahmed.

Special teams and pass pro are what teams need as a #3. Seen a tweet that dont be surprised if the Bears take a #3 RB after camp cuts.

34 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

Also I’d take Wills over Benedet for the swing tackle. I have no doubt Theo has him beat on the run blocking but last year that took the entire Oline 6 weeks into the season to get down. No reason to think Wills won’t benefit in the same way from more time. A couple folks are commenting that Wills looked good at RT. I think that gets decided in the next game. I can see a world where they keep Wills as primary backup out of the gate with Ozzy also on the 53 and focused on reps at LT. If nobody takes him Theo goes to practice squad.

Benedet needs to spend time at G.

44 minutes ago, Mongo3451 said:

Benedet needs to spend time at G.

We might be okay with young Guards, Barnett and Newman.

15 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

We might be okay with young Guards, Barnett and Newman.

I didn't say that because we need guard help. Theo seems like he would be a good one and he sucks at tackle.

2 hours ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

What I saw (sans all 22 😉) was Jones get dominated on a few plays. Admittedly I didn’t watch the whole game from end to end but there were a few times I saw Jones getting pushed back like he was on roller skates. And I think at that point it was against the Bengals 2s or 3s…so yeah. I’ve always liked Braxton and wish he’d rise to the occasion but alas, it appears he’s peaked in his ability.

Benedet, I think, was playing guard (??) late in the game and looked …. Meh.

I hope Trapilo is the answer for the left side and really (more importantly) hope he doesn’t rush back but becomes the foundation for years to come.

After Jones went out (after the 3rd series?) the Benedet played LT for a while. He also had some not so great moments.

We really need Trapilo back, and you're right we need him to come back and stay back, so they need to be sure with him.

As for who whould be the LT int he meanwhile? I'll take Benedet, others like Jones better. And we will probably see what Ben thinks unless Trapilo starts the season.

2 hours ago, AZ54 said:

Also I’d take Wills over Benedet for the swing tackle. I have no doubt Theo has him beat on the run blocking but last year that took the entire Oline 6 weeks into the season to get down. No reason to think Wills won’t benefit in the same way from more time. A couple folks are commenting that Wills looked good at RT. I think that gets decided in the next game. I can see a world where they keep Wills as primary backup out of the gate with Ozzy also on the 53 and focused on reps at LT. If nobody takes him Theo goes to practice squad.

i disagree, but since theyre both full of warts, I can see how some might go the other way.

But in no way am I saying Benedet is completely solid. I see it too.

I just think Jones is worse, not that Benedet is great.

Roush highlights but I’m watching 71 at RT, and a couple snaps with 79. Wills looks ok to me but I’ll let others evaluate.

2 hours ago, Mongo3451 said:

I didn't say that because we need guard help. Theo seems like he would be a good one and he sucks at tackle.

I’d like to see that too.

2 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

We might be okay with young Guards, Barnett and Newman.

I would think Benedet would be better inside too. Just thinking team wise were they all fit roster wise. Be an interesting cut down

11 hours ago, AZ54 said:

Roush highlights but I’m watching 71 at RT, and a couple snaps with 79. Wills looks ok to me but I’ll let others evaluate.

They are going to be in 13-personnel a lot this year, and I love it.

I watched the game but didnt come away with liking one or the other. From what I read Braxton played ok in the practice time with the Bengals. I think the center of the line had problems all day with Lawrence. We are basically in the same spot as last year at left T. If Ozzy can be back in 4 weeks, then its just temporary spot to fill and BJ will scheme help at the position. 13 perisomal is prefect to give help to the Ts.

Help can come from 11 or 12 or even no TEs if you make that the RB priority.

Braxton it’s better this year than last so I don’t see us as being in a worse position. Theo also has a lot more experience at LT.

Ben has at his command one of the best TE groups , one of the best WR groups ( my opinion), a good duo at RB , and a strong Oline from LG to RT. One of the best mobile QBs is running the show. There’s one weakness and if he can’t figure out how to work around that then we hired the wrong coach. Every team has at least one weakness on their offensive roster.

14 hours ago, adam said:

They are going to be in 13-personnel a lot this year, and I love it.

4 hours ago, AZ54 said:

Help can come from 11 or 12 or even no TEs if you make that the RB priority.

Braxton it’s better this year than last so I don’t see us as being in a worse position. Theo also has a lot more experience at LT.

Ben has at his command one of the best TE groups , one of the best WR groups ( my opinion), a good duo at RB , and a strong Oline from LG to RT. One of the best mobile QBs is running the show. There’s one weakness and if he can’t figure out how to work around that then we hired the wrong coach. Every team has at least one weakness on their offensive roster.

For sure putting a TE on the left side to help out whoever is playing LT makes a lot of sense. 13 personnel will hide the LT a bit, make him more like a guard.

And since Benedet's chilles heel is getting beaten to the outside, and Jones' is power straight at him, 13 personnel helps Benedet more than it helps Jones.

For those saying Benedet is a better Guard, that's what 13 personnel would kind of make him. I mean, of course hes still got the DE, but he doesnt have to worry anout getting beaten outside in that case.

Im concerned at LT but I am truly worried about the pass rush, or lack of one.

6 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

For sure putting a TE on the left side to help out whoever is playing LT makes a lot of sense. 13 personnel will hide the LT a bit, make him more like a guard.

And since Benedet's chilles heel is getting beaten to the outside, and Jones' is power straight at him, 13 personnel helps Benedet more than it helps Jones.

For those saying Benedet is a better Guard, that's what 13 personnel would kind of make him. I mean, of course hes still got the DE, but he doesnt have to worry anout getting beaten outside in that case.

Im concerned at LT but I am truly worried about the pass rush, or lack of one.

A chip is a chip. It doesn't help one more than the other. All-22 should have explained that.

On 8/23/2026 at 1:57 PM, AZ54 said:

think I’m choosing Ahmed as RB3 over Roschon. He

I tried to find some specific highlights of Ahmed from this last game and only saw the TD run. I’ll agree he looked a little better than last week. And I’d agree with you that choosing between he and RoJo would be similar to choosing between Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip.

For me; Jahdae Walker is that guy. He’s made the most out of his limited opportunities. Hot take: If either Burden or Odunze prove too fragile, Walker could surpass either. 🤷‍♂️

1 hour ago, Mongo3451 said:

A chip is a chip. It doesn't help one more than the other. All-22 should have explained that.

Well, like I said, if your weakness is to the side, then help is more helpful than if you get bull rushed and the TE cant really get a chip.

As for the sarcasm, yes youre a big tough boy, "mongo" lol

1 hour ago, BearFan PHX said:

For sure putting a TE on the left side to help out whoever is playing LT makes a lot of sense. 13 personnel will hide the LT a bit, make him more like a guard.

And since Benedet's chilles heel is getting beaten to the outside, and Jones' is power straight at him, 13 personnel helps Benedet more than it helps Jones.

For those saying Benedet is a better Guard, that's what 13 personnel would kind of make him. I mean, of course hes still got the DE, but he doesnt have to worry anout getting beaten outside in that case.

Im concerned at LT but I am truly worried about the pass rush, or lack of one.

Seeing Theo get Bull rushed badly a couple times in the last game doesn’t give me confidence. I don’t really know what happened to him because last year it took him a bit but he eventually found his anchor. Skip to 8:40 I’ll admit the QB did him no favors by badly drifting out of the pocket but on this play everyone else has their block except him.

I agree with AZ, and whoever else, that Ahmed is better than Roschon.

3 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

Seeing Theo get Bull rushed badly a couple times in the last game doesn’t give me confidence. I don’t really know what happened to him because last year it took him a bit but he eventually found his anchor. Skip to 8:40 I’ll admit the QB did him no favors by badly drifting out of the pocket but on this play everyone else has their block except him.

Yes, thats a terrible rep by Benedet. I havent been saying Benedet is good, Ive just been saying that Jones is worse. My choice would be Benedet, but he's looked awful at times too. We really dont have a good option until Trapilo comes back.

Also, I appreciate the film citation, we can see the same rep from the same angle, and low and behold we agree - it was BAD.

Go watch the first or second play. See Wills at LT on a run play where he run blocks to the wrong side. Roush goes into the same gap to block his guy. Then it gets comical as Wills realizes his mistake and literally runs around the defender to get on the play side.

18 minutes ago, AZ54 said:

Go watch the first or second play. See Wills at LT on a run play where he run blocks to the wrong side. Roush goes into the same gap to block his guy. Then it gets comical as Wills realizes his mistake and literally runs around the defender to get on the play side.

LOL atrocious! Its like an old keystone cops comedy LOL

But the good news is that Logan Jones is going to be a player for us. I like his attitude, and in time I think he's going to be a monster.

7 hours ago, BearFan PHX said:

Well, like I said, if your weakness is to the side, then help is more helpful than if you get bull rushed and the TE cant really get a chip.

As for the sarcasm, yes youre a big tough boy, "mongo" lol

Again, a chip is a chip. If the tackle knows a chip is coming. He simply sets his block in a way that allows the TE or RB to get a piece. IE: it doesn't matter what the tackles weakness is. All-22 doesn't explain this?