ASHKUM BEAR Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 #Bears Kyle Long just told reporters he's been told he'll play tackle next year. Doesn't know which side yet. #BearsTalk Do you buy it? Can he improve having a off season to prepare? Looking like we will be upgrading the RG this offseason. Draft or FA, they need more strength to help both Grasu inside and Long outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Interesting. I wonder if this is so he doesn't lose any more confidence or is this a confidence booster? I think it comes down to mechanics, and with him I believe he may have more natural ability on the left side. I also believe he played some LT for the Ducks, so it wouldn't be a completely new position for him. Lastly, it will probably come down to our other acquisitions. If we pick up a true RT, then he may end up on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scs787 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Long seems like a straight shooter so I buy it. I can certainly see him get better there, but wood have preferred to move him back.....Next question is has Leno showed enough to be the other tackle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ54 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I can believe it, not sure I agree with it. He'll certainly get better with an entire offseason to work on his technique but I like having the Pro Bowler at RG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madlithuanian Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 I'm not sure I completely buy it... But, that said, with a full off-season, and potentially a move to left...given his work ethic and desire, he could make it happen and be excellent. #Bears Kyle Long just told reporters he's been told he'll play tackle next year. Doesn't know which side yet. #BearsTalk Do you buy it? Can he improve having a off season to prepare? Looking like we will be upgrading the RG this offseason. Draft or FA, they need more strength to help both Grasu inside and Long outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo3451 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Sounds like draft shenanigans are starting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Boxer Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 he needs to go back to G. Draft a T or get one in FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Sounds like draft shenanigans are starting.... Exactly. I haaaaaaaaaaaaate the move if it's true. It makes no sense to take someone from a position where they are one of the best OGs in the NFL unless it's an injury situation. I hope it's a smoke-screen. That being said, there appears to be a decent amount of OG talent in the 3-4 round in the 2016 draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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