Chicago Bears: 7-Round 2021 NFL mock draft post-free agency first wave

In 2020, the Chicago Bears offensive line took a big hit for most of the season. Injuries and COVID took their toll on the unit. The line did a good job down the stretch, though. Despite its struggles, the unit helped running back David Montgomery reach 1,000 rushing yards.

Going into the offseason, the interior part of the line looked to be solid with Cody Whitehair at left guard, Sam Mustipher at center, and James Daniels at right guard. The question was what to do with the tackles.

The Bears partially answered that question by cutting right tackle Bobby Massie. The team replaced him by re-signing Germain Ifedi.

Some might question the move of cutting Massie and keeping Charles Leno. Leno struggled with pass protection and penalties. Massie played well when he was in there but he started to have injury troubles.

Brady Christensen adds depth to the line. He gives the Bears flexibility by playing multiple positions. He was a left tackle in college but is probably better suited at right tackle on the professional level. Additionally, he plays either guard position.

At 6-6, 300 pounds, Christensen has the size and strength to play in the NFL. He can handle edge rushers, but only if he’s on the right side. He lacks the athleticism to handle the elite pass rushers as a left tackle.

Christensen might not be a starter right away but he gives any team the ability to add quality depth along the line.