The Chicago Bears should sign free agent tackle Eric Fisher
The Bears absolutely loaded up on rookie offensive linemen on Day 3 of the draft, but none of those guys are guaranteed to come in and start. The highest-drafted of them was Braxton Jones, a tackle out of Southern Utah. While Jones definitely has a lot to like, and could compete with Larry Borom to become a starter, the Bears may be able to use a veteran starter for just a year.
Getting an experienced, 2-time Pro Bowl left tackle like Eric Fisher would help the cause of protecting Justin Fields. Fisher would also be a phenomenal resource for these younger guys to lean on during their development.
Outside of missing 8 games back in 2019, Fisher has also been as consistently healthy as it gets. He’s only 31 years old and might easily still have a few good years of football left in him. Also, he is someone connected with Poles from their days together in Kansas City — like the aforementioned Hitchens, too.
With the Bears’ offensive line room having much more depth than it did just days ago, fans should feel better. Still, there’s a feeling that the Bears could use one more veteran. Fisher would be a great choice.