Here is how the Bears handled a very effective offensive line rotation on Sunday
The Bears' offensive line has been shaky for the past few seasons, to say the least. When new GM Ryan Poles arrived in Chicago, it was clearly one of his biggest priorities to fix the line, as much as possible. Well, it was a success so far since the line played very nicely against the 49ers on Sunday.
Here is what Bears writer Gabby Hajduk had to say on the very special offensive line rotation that went down against the Niners.
Offensive line rotation: The starting offensive line on Sunday was the same unit that played with the first-team offense in the final two preseason games. That lineup included Teven Jenkins at right guard, making his third career start in the season opener.
But after center/guard Lucas Patrick returned to practice last week following a hand injury, the Bears found a way to work the veteran into the game. Patrick joined the offensive line at right guard on the third drive of the game, then rotated with Jenkins the rest of the way.
Jenkins played 31 snaps on Sunday while Patrick was in for 27 plays. Coach Matt Eberflus was pleased with the outcome of the rotation.
"I thought they both played well," Eberflus said. "I thought they both did a nice job, and they were finishing their blocks. I thought their pass pro was good. I thought their effort in finishing plays was good. I thought they both had a solid performance at that right guard spot."
But after center/guard Lucas Patrick returned to practice last week following a hand injury, the Bears found a way to work the veteran into the game. Patrick joined the offensive line at right guard on the third drive of the game, then rotated with Jenkins the rest of the way.
Jenkins played 31 snaps on Sunday while Patrick was in for 27 plays. Coach Matt Eberflus was pleased with the outcome of the rotation.
"I thought they both played well," Eberflus said. "I thought they both did a nice job, and they were finishing their blocks. I thought their pass pro was good. I thought their effort in finishing plays was good. I thought they both had a solid performance at that right guard spot."
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