Chicago Bears: Six prospects to consider in first round

Quenton Nelson, offensive guard

After the Chicago Bears didn’t pick up right guard Josh Sitton’s eight million option, they haven’t addressed the position in free agency.

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Eric Kush‘s most valuable position is as a backup interior lineman at either guard position and center. Jordan Morgan, a fifth-round pick from last year, might also be best suited as a backup interior lineman.

There’s a glaring hole at right guard. New offensive line coach Harry Hiestand likely to make a great case for a player that played for him in Quenton Nelson. At pick number eight, Ryan Pace could get a gift in the form of arguably a top-five prospect.

Quenton Nelson could step right in and have an effect on the offense the moment he steps on the field. He’s a violent run blocker that can drive opposing defensive linemen off the line of scrimmage, and create a hole for his running back to run through. Nelson is also not a liability in pass blocking.

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While he’s not the most athletic pass blocker, he’s a student of the game. Nelson is a technician that very rarely gets beat badly. He plays with a mean streak and will bring toughness to that offensive line room at Halas Hall.