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    Chicago Bears are reportedly mad at their own offensive line

    By Andrew Buller-Russ,

    8 days ago
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    We were sold a bill of goods with Caleb Williams. Described as a generational talent, the Chicago Bears’ franchise quarterback has looked anything but special through two games.

    While the Bears’ defense and special teams were able to do enough to help the No. 1 overall pick get a win in his starting debut, Chicago’s offense ranks dead-last in passing yards through two games. In other words, Williams hasn’t fixed the Bears’ offense, and now the offensive line is getting the brunt of the blame.

    Related: Week 3 NFL QB Rankings: Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold shine

    Chicago Bears grow frustrated with the state of their offensive line

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    One of the areas the Chicago Bears tried to address before thrusting Caleb Williams into a starting role was their offensive line. Chicago’s line allowed the seventh-most sacks a season ago. So far, through two weeks, no other quarterback has been sacked more than Williams.

    “Since training camp started, it’s been a disaster. Nate Davis is probably not a huge national story, but locally, it’s been a big story for the last two years. He doesn’t like to practice. The Bears are frustrated with him not practicing. And I think he was going to lose that starting job at right guard to Ryan Bates, but Ryan Bates got hurt. And last week, actually, Ryan Bates out-snapped Nate Davis in the opener in a rotation, but then Ryan Bates suffered another injury this week in practice and he’s now on IR. So Nate Davis is out there by default. They got nobody else there to put in, even though I don’t think they want to play him. The interior of the offensive line is probably the least sexy thing to talk about when it comes to football, but right now for the Bears, it’s their biggest problem.”

    The Athletic’s Adam Hoge on Chicago Bears

    Related: Week 3 NFL offense rankings: Looking at the 10 best and 10 worst NFL offenses before this week’s games

    While we can’t speak to the practice habits of Nate Davis, it is true that he’s been a problem. Entering Week 3, Davis ranks 49th among offensive guards per Pro Football Focus.

    He’s allowed one sack and has committed two penalties across 88 offensive snaps. He’s also allowed five pressures. Maybe if Davis had more time on the practice field, he’d be more prepared to perform well during the games too.

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    Thomas Boyd
    7d ago
    Now with Celeb Williams, where is the veteran quarterback. That is supposed to be his mentor, why! doesn't he have one. And when he is not performing to y'all expectations, you fan wanna say the Bears. Shouldn't have let Justin Fields go, get over it. It happens in the NFL- my meaning Not For Long. Lot of rookie quarterbacks get, to for fill their rookie contracts it happens people.
    Thomas Boyd
    7d ago
    Justin Fields had two veteran mentors, Andy Dolton and Nick Foles. The problem with that, Nick said when he tried to be a mentor for Justin. He wouldn't listen or pay attention! Justin thought that he knew everything. That is why! he has had failure, on his part not listening.
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