Chicago Bears: 5 options for first-round of 2015 NFL Draft
By Nick Ziegler
Oct 25, 2014; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal offensive tackle Andrus Peat (70) prepares to block Oregon State Beavers linebacker D.J. Alexander (4) rush during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Stanford won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
– Andrus Peat
Offensive linemen are never the flashiest of picks, but as the Dallas Cowboys have shown recently, building a strong offensive line through the draft is a wise thing to do. Andrus Peat figures to be the first offensive lineman in the upcoming NFL Draft, and that should make him a target for the Bears.
Last season, the Bears allowed 41 sacks, which was 14th worst in the NFL, and the constant pressure on Jay Cutler, it helped cause some of his 28 interceptions.
Peat looks to have the potential to play at either tackle position, with experience at the left tackle position in college, and also an ability to be a good run blocker that suits more of the right tackle position. With Jarrod Bushrod at left tackle, if the Bears were to go with Peat, he would probably be slid into the right tackle position. The Bears have a great running back in Matt Forte, and with a better offensive line in front of him, Forte could see in more success in 2015.
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