The Chicago Bears Training Camp Preview: Offensive Tackles and Centers

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Published: June 24, 2009

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... offensive line was looking somewhat stable going into the offseason.  Then, without much warning, right tackle Jon Tait decided to retire leaving a gaping hole at the right tackle position.  The Bears also needed to get John St. Clair signed due to his versatility and starting experience.  That didn’t happen.

What did happen was that the Bears signed veteran Kevin Shaffer to compete at the right tackle spot and quite possibly take over there.  A few weeks later, they signed former St. Louis Rams All-Pro offensive tackle Orlando Pace.  Things looked like they were really shaping up for the Bears on the O-line.

The following is a look at each player at the offensive tackle and center position that the Bears will carry into training camp this July.  There is a quick look back at where they left off in 2008, how their offseason has gone so far, and how they look going into training camp this July.

 

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