CHICAGO -- Among the first declarations made by coach Ben Johnson after being hired by the Bears two months ago was the need for improved play along Chicago's offensive line.
The opportunity to achieve that feat early in Johnson's tenure would present itself naturally with three of Chicago's primary starters -- left guard Teven Jenkins, center Coleman Shelton and right guard Matt Pryor -- headed for free agency. But would the Bears realistically be able to flip nearly an entire position group in one offseason?
Johnson welcomed the challenge.