Germain Ifedi is unlikely to single-handedly invigorate the Bears’ offensive line in 2020. It remains to be seen if he can even beat out Rashaad Coward, and perhaps Alex Bars, for the starting job at right guard.
But so far, he’s the big upgrade for an offensive line that underperformed so badly in 2019, the Bears fired line coach Harry Hiestand — arguably the most respected position coach on Matt Nagy’s staff. In fact, of all the Bears’ most acute needs in the offseason, the offensive line received the least attention.
Barring a surprise splurge to sign three-time Pro Bowl guard Larry Warford in free agency, the Bears pretty much stood pat with their offensive line in the offseason.