Chicago Bears: Ryan Pace retains talent, also adds to roster

Bradley Sowell, Guard

Bradley Sowell isn’t a huge signing. He’s not a superstar (or even a star). However, this is a good signing. Sowell gives the Bears good depth on the line. Of course, with Josh Sitton leaving it creates a hole at the starting guard spot.

If the Bears don’t pick up a guard in free agency, they probably pick one up in the draft. Additionally, if the Bears get anyone other than Quenton Nelson, Sowell can fight for the starting job.

Sowell has 23 career starts (12 with Arizona, nine with Seattle and two with Bears) so he understands how to be a starter. There are some players who as backups cannot handle the rigors of starting when given a chance. The Bears also have Jordan Morgan, who took a redshirt season in 2017. He could be in the mix if he adjusts. He’ll at least be in the rotation.

The Bears also have a rehabbing Kyle Long. He’s expected to play, but how well he does is still a question. He’s had a few surgeries over the past couple of seasons and after each one he was declared as healthy enough to play and down he went again. Sowell provides some insurance in case Long goes down again.

Pace did a great job of adding weapons for Trubisky. He needs to protect him as well. He did a good job by bringing Sowell back.