00:00Hey Bears fans!
00:02Welcome back to the channel.
00:04Today, we're diving deep into the trenches to talk about the backbone of our offense,
00:09the offensive line.
00:10With rookie quarterback Caleb Williams gearing up for his debut season,
00:14the spotlight on our linemen has never been brighter.
00:17Let's start with the good news.
00:19Our tackle duo, Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright,
00:22are solidifying their spots and giving us a lot to be hopeful about.
00:26But the real buzz is coming from the interior of the line,
00:29where our guards are making national waves.
00:32Pro Football Focus just released their rankings.
00:35And guess what?
00:36Both of our starting guards, Tevin Jenkins and Nate Davis,
00:39cracked the top 32.
00:41That's right.
00:42The Chicago Bears are one of only 10 teams to have their starting guard duo
00:46make this prestigious list.
00:48Tevin Jenkins, landing at 16th, has really turned heads.
00:52After switching from tackle to guard, he's reinvented his game.
00:55Despite battling injuries, Jenkins managed an impressive 80.7 PFF grade in 2022
01:01and 72.6 in 2023.
01:04Last season, he allowed just 17 QB pressures
01:07and earned a run-blocking grade that ranked 11th among guards.
01:11It's a contract year for Jenkins,
01:13and he's playing to prove he deserves that big extension.
01:16On to Nate Davis, who ranked 26th.
01:19His first season with us wasn't what we hoped,
01:22struggling with injuries and adjusting to a new team.
01:25But let's not forget, before joining the Bears,
01:28Davis was a powerhouse run-blocker with the Titans.
01:31If he can stay healthy, expect a major comeback in 2024.
01:35Having a strong offensive line is crucial,
01:38especially with a rookie QB like Williams.
01:40These guys don't just protect.
01:42They set the stage for every play.
01:45If Jenkins and Davis can stay on the field and we find a star at center,
01:49we might just be looking at one of the top lines in the league.
01:52It's rare for Chicago to boast multiple players on top NFL lists,
01:56so seeing our linemen get this recognition is really encouraging.
02:00As we gear up for the season,
02:02it's a sign that our front line is ready to step up
02:04and give Williams the protection he needs to succeed.
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