00:00The Chicago Bears are finally addressing their biggest issue, the offensive line, and general
00:11manager Ryan Poles deserves all the credit for making it happen.
00:16This is not just a minor adjustment, it is a complete overhaul that will define the team's
00:21future.
00:22For years, the Bears have struggled with inconsistent offensive line play, but now things are changing
00:27in a major way.
00:29That season was brutal.
00:31Caleb Williams was under constant pressure.
00:33The offensive line collapsed week after week, allowing 68 sacks.
00:39No team in the league gave up more.
00:41On top of that, Williams had to escape another 50 would-be sacks.
00:46That means the offensive line almost gave up 120 sacks in one season.
00:51That is not just bad, that is historically bad.
00:54No quarterback can develop properly under those conditions.
00:57No offense can function when the quarterback is running for his life every play.
01:02It is not just about statistics, it is about survival.
01:07Every snap became a test of endurance, and every passing play turned into a race against
01:11disaster.
01:12For a young quarterback trying to establish himself in the league, this was a nightmare
01:16scenario.
01:17But now, the nightmare is over.
01:19But the Chicago Bears knew they had to change things, and they had to do it fast.
01:24They could not go into the 2025 season with the same weaknesses up front.
01:28General Manager Ryan Poles saw the problem, and he attacked it aggressively.
01:33He knew that if the Bears were going to take a step forward, they had to start in the trenches.
01:38The best teams in the league build from the inside out, and that is exactly what Poles
01:42is doing.
01:43He understands that an elite offensive line is the foundation of a great offense.
01:48The best quarterbacks in the league, from Patrick Mahomes to Joe Burrow, all thrive
01:52behind solid protection.
01:54Now the Bears are giving Caleb Williams that same chance.
01:58Before free agency even officially started, he made moves.
02:01He traded for Pro Bowl guard Jonah Jackson.
02:04That was already a solid move, but he was not done.
02:06A few days later, he shocked the league by adding Joe Thune, one of the best guards in
02:11football.
02:12Thune has been a model of consistency and excellence, helping the Kansas City Chiefs
02:16win multiple championships.
02:18And still, Poles was not done.
02:21He then landed the best center on the market, Drew Dallman, who played at a high level with
02:26the Atlanta Falcons.
02:28Dallman is quick, strong, and technically sound.
02:31He is the kind of center who can handle one-on-one matchups, which will allow the offense to
02:36be more aggressive with their play calling.
02:39He is not just an upgrade, he is a game changer.
02:42The interior of the offensive line is no longer a weakness, it is now a strength.
02:47It is not just about keeping Caleb Williams upright, it is also about improving the run
02:52game.
02:53Last season, the Bears struggled to establish any consistency on the ground.
02:56They ranked near the bottom of the league in rushing efficiency, but now, with Jonah
03:01Jackson, Joe Thune, and Drew Dallman in the middle, the running backs are going to have
03:05much bigger lanes to run through.
03:08Khalil Herbert and Roshon Johnson should both benefit from these moves.
03:13They will be able to hit the hole faster, and that means the entire offense will flow
03:19more smoothly.
03:20Play action will become a bigger weapon, the defense will have to respect the run, which
03:25will open up opportunities in the passing game.
03:29Everything starts with the offensive line.
03:32But there is still one big question, what about left tackle?
03:35Darnell Wright looks like the long-term answer at right tackle.
03:39He has the strength, footwork, and aggression to become a dominant player.
03:42He showed flashes last season, and with better coaching and more experience, he should continue
03:47to develop.
03:49But left tackle is a different story.
03:50Braxton Jones has been solid, he has held his own against good pass rushers.
03:56But the Bears need more than solid, they need elite.
04:00This is the blindside protector for Caleb Williams.
04:04Every great offense has an anchor at left tackle.
04:08The Bears might not be done improving the line.
04:11The ninth overall pick in the draft gives them options.
04:14They could draft a left tackle like Joe Ault or Olu Fashonu.
04:18Both are top prospects with the potential to become franchise players.
04:23Drafting a left tackle would allow them to fully reset the offensive line with young
04:27talented players.
04:29But if they do not go that route, there are still veteran options in free agency.
04:33Either way, Holes is not going to leave the position unaddressed.
04:37He has shown that he is willing to make big moves to fix this team.
04:42Every great team prioritizes the offensive line.
04:45The Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs have all built dominant
04:51lines, and the Bears are following that model.
04:55Ryan Holes deserves credit, he learned from his mistakes.
04:58Last season he focused on adding skilled players, but he did not invest enough in the trenches,
05:03and it cost them.
05:04The Bears lost 10 straight games at one point.
05:07The offense could not move the ball.
05:10They had talent at quarterback, wide receiver, and running back, but none of it mattered
05:15because the offensive line was not good enough.
05:17Now, Holes is proving that he understands what it takes to build a winning football
05:22team.
05:23He is not doubling down on past failures, he is correcting them.
05:26He is showing that he can adapt, adjust, and improve.
05:30That is the mark of a great general manager.
05:34And no one should be happier than Caleb Williams.
05:36Despite the constant pressure last season, he still put up good numbers.
05:41He threw for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions.
05:47That is impressive when you consider how little time he had to throw.
05:51Now, with better protection, the sky is the limit.
05:55He could become the first quarterback in Chicago Bears history to throw for 4,000 yards in
06:00a season.
06:01He has the armed talent, the accuracy, and the leadership to take this team to the next
06:06level.
06:07With more time in the pocket, he will be able to read the field better, go through his progressions,
06:12and deliver accurate throws downfield.
06:15Wide receivers D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen will have more opportunities to make big plays.
06:20Tight end Cole Komet will be a bigger factor in the red zone.
06:24Everything in this offense will be better.
06:26For the first time in a long time, the Chicago Bears offensive line is not a liability, it
06:30is a strength.
06:32That changes everything for the 2025 season.
06:35The offense will look completely different.
06:37The playbook will open up.
06:39The coaching staff will be able to call deeper passing plays because they will trust the
06:43line to hold up.
06:45The running game will be more efficient.
06:48Caleb Williams will have time to read the defense, make the right decisions, and show
06:54why he was the number one overall pick.
06:57This is how you build a championship team.
07:00This is what great teams do.
07:01They identify their weaknesses and they fix them.
07:04The Chicago Bears are finally on that path and it all starts up front.
07:07The offensive line sets the tone for the entire team.
07:10Now with these moves, the Bears have a chance to compete at a much higher level.
07:16They are not just trying to improve, they are trying to build something special.
07:22This is the kind of offseason that turns a struggling team into a contender and Ryan
07:27Poles deserves a lot of credit for making it happen.
07:30But the job is not finished.
07:32The next step is proving it on the field.
07:34Chemistry must be built.
07:36The new offensive line must work together as a unit.
07:39Training camp and preseason will be crucial in getting these players in sync.
07:44If they can develop the right cohesion, the Chicago Bears might just have one of the best
07:48offensive lines in the league.
07:51That would be a game changer for this franchise.
07:53The work is far from over, but for the first time in a long time, the Chicago Bears are
07:58building their foundation the right way and that is something every Bears fan should be
08:01excited about.
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