{"id":191391,"date":"2024-09-25T11:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=191391"},"modified":"2024-09-24T21:22:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T01:22:05","slug":"bears-could-trade-for-ravens-daniel-faalele-to-fortify-o-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/09\/25\/bears-could-trade-for-ravens-daniel-faalele-to-fortify-o-line\/","title":{"rendered":"Bears Could Trade for Ravens’ 6’8, 380-Pound Guard to Fortify O-Line"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bears missed the mark by signing former Tennessee Titans<\/a> right guard Nate Davis to a three-year, $30 million contract<\/a> during the 2023 offseason. He hasn’t lived up to expectations, constantly missing practices during the offseason,<\/a> and has dealt with a plethora of injuries since joining the Bears. Leading up to the game against the Indianapolis Colts,<\/a> Davis was listed as questionable due to a groin injury, prompting the Bears to start backup Matt Pryor at right guard. While Pryor performed reasonably well, he isn’t viewed as a long-term solution. A potential answer for the Bears could be Baltimore Ravens right guard Daniel Faalele, who might be a trade target.<\/p>\n

Bears Could Trade for Ravens Daniel Faalele to Fortify O-Line<\/h2>\n

Why a Daniel Faalele Trade Makes Sense for the Bears<\/h3>\n

Daniel Faalele stands at 6’8″ and weighs 380 pounds, making him a massive presence up front\u2014exactly what the Bears need to bolster their offensive line. Center Coleman Shelton isn’t going to be the long-term option. However, he’s all the Bears have right now and thrives when surrounded by bigger bodies.\u00a0And although Matt Pryor is also huge at 6’7″ and 332 pounds, he’s 29 years old and on the older side.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Faalele is only 24 years old and has a long career ahead of him. Coming out of the University of Minnesota, Faalele was many Bears fans’ draft crush, and rightfully so. Despite his enormous size, Faalele possesses remarkable quickness and explosiveness,<\/a> making him highly effective at neutralizing defenders.<\/p>\n

After a rough start to the season, Faalele rebounded with a strong performance<\/a> against the Dallas Cowboys<\/a> last week. Transitioning positions in the NFL is challenging, but Faalele has shown steady improvement with each game since switching from tackle to guard. Incorporating him into the Bears’ offense could provide a much-needed boost to their struggling offensive line.<\/p>\n

The prospect of having Teven Jenkins at left guard, a new center\u2014either through the draft or free agency\u2014and Faalele on the right side should give Bears fans plenty to look forward to.<\/p>\n

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A sampling of Daniel Faalele snaps vs. Cowboys:<\/p>\n

\u2693 Drops weight and drives D-lineman back on Henry TD run
\ud83d\udc40 Picks up stunt, giving Lamar time for Bateman TD pass
\ud83d\udcaa Quick off snap, walls off two Cowboys defenders on backside
\ud83d\udca8 Gets out in front on game-sealing Lamar run pic.twitter.com\/v34EA1iFsi<\/a><\/p>\n

— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) September 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n