-Chris Spencer’s signing earlier today officially signals the end of the Olin Kreutz era in Chicago. Seattle’s starting center for the past five years, Spencer is tough and athletic. I’ve read Lovie could switch Spencer to guard and Garza to center (where he’s taking snaps in camp), but I don’t buy it. Edwin Williams is the back-up and Spencer is your starter.
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1 August 2011
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11 September 2010
done Jay.
Protecting our prized franchise quarterback is a new-look offensive line, with mainstay Olin Kreutz still at center. While he isn't the same player he was four years ago, Kreutz is still an above-average center with solid hand placement and experience with using leverage at the line. Unfortunately, that leverage can only help so much, as Kreutz will be outplayed and over-matched against some of the bigger and stronger defensive tackles in the league. Kreutz is flanked on the left by Roberto Garza, making the switch from right to left guard. On Kreutz's right, seventh-round rookie Lance Louis will start the season at guard. This year, Frank Omiyale gets to move back to his more natural position of right tackle, which hopefully means an improved performance on the field. Most importantly, third year man Chris Williams will play out the season at left tackle at seeing time at right during most of last season. He moved to the left side down the stretch after Orlando Pace's was proclaimed irredeemable. Williams is going to get more help on the outside than he did during the preseason, but a franchise left tackle needs to be able to play on an island occasionally against the defense's best pass-rusher. This year we get to see if he can do it.
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11 November 2009
If the Bears win this game, it’s because Olin Kreutz and the gang decided not to screw up for a day. Primetime hasn’t been kind to the Bears this season, so they need to start fast in order to leave the Bay area with a win. Getting out in front of the Niners will force them to decrease running back Frank Gore’s touches. Since Gore is their best player, I’d say getting the ball out of his hands is a solid idea.
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2 April 2009
ears’ first move in free agency, will probably slide to right guard alongside Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz and left guard Roberto Garza. Chicago has established depth along the offensive line, which was a primary objective of the off-season. Now Angelo should take a closer look at recently released Torry Holt and gauge his interest in joining the new-look Bears. He will surely use his second round selection in the upcoming draft on a receiver and the compensatory pick on an offensive lineman. Second year receiver Earl Bennett (also Chris Williams) was Cutler’s teammate at Vanderbilt and enjoyed tremendous success alongside the talented QB. Matt Forte will take pressure off Cutler early on, allowing him to find cohesiveness with his wide-outs. Greg Olsen will have a break-out season with Cutler. Count on it.
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15 December 2008
quo; hands into the waiting hands of a Saint defender and the fumble was really the fault of center Olin Kreutz, who snapped the ball early as the Bears were backed up at their own goal line, so I can’t place all three turnovers on Orton’s shoulders. Still, Orton has thrown six interceptions in three games after throwing only four in his first ten outings. His ankle injury may be troubling more than he lets on, but he still found a way to lead his team on late scoring drives that set up the win. Greg Olsen made plenty of key grabs, catching eight of Orton’s 24 completions. Matt Forte left the field after his very first carry with a toe injury, but returned to score a touchdown in the second quarter. Chicago only rushed for 55 yards total, choosing to abandon the run as the game progressed. Devin Hester was the real threat for Chicago, despite catching only four passes for 46 yards. He drew two significant pass interference calls on Saint defenders downfield, the last of which put Gould in perfect position the kick another game-winner. The Bears only scored six points in the final half plus overtime, continuing their trend of letting up on beaten squads. Ron Turner needs to get creative in these final weeks.
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