Last year, I charted the offensive line snaps and starting combinations for the Chicago Bears up front because it seemed to change regularly. A total of nine different starting combinations were used to get through the season, an impressive number for a unit that ideally provides a level of stability for the team. The more a group of offensive linemen work together, the better they are able to communicate and work together on blitz pickup, combo blocks, etc. It’s an important if overlooked part of successful teams.
The Bears have already used six different starting offensive line combinations through the first eight weeks of the season.