If you thought the Chicago Bears were done improving their offensive line after their surge in free agency, that would’ve been a bad assessment. GM Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson have made it their mission to improve both the starting lineup and the depth in the draft. They added a gigantic and athletic left tackle in the 2nd round with Ozzy Trapilo. Now they’ve shifted back inside by adding Michigan State guard Luke Newman. He is further evidence of what the Bears are doing. They are adding more and more athleticism across the entire roster.
Newman has 5.08 speed at 308 lbs with a 35-inch vertical. He is a great blocker in space, making him a natural fit for an outside-zone blocking scheme like Ben Johnson’s. The primary knock on him is a lack of size and power, making it difficult for him to handle bigger defensive linemen.
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