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Ask Hub: Why did the Bears fire Hiestand — and what about new O-line coach Juan Castillo?

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What do you think of the Castillo hire? Submitted by Whyld Weasel

Whyld, I can tell you for a fact the problem with the O-line wasn’t coaching. I’m not saying Hiestand had his best year, or that he’s perfect, but you have to have the talent. The drop-off from a healthy and focused Kyle Long to any other lineman on the team is huge. Kyle appeared to be both healthy and focused throughout training camp but by Week 2 or Week 3 he didn’t look focused at all – as many mental errors as physical – and while I can’t speak to his health, shame on the Bears for not working him enough in the preseason to know where he was at health-wise.