Bears Cody Whitehair has played some of his best football at center, including his Pro Bowl season in 2018 and he'll transition back there this season. It should be a transition that works smoothly. He's a smart, capable leader who should continue to be an asset on the offensive line, particularly with a young quarterback. Keeping him healthy is going to be key.
What makes one player more important than another? That's subjective, of course. But for our purposes it comes down to this: Are the Bears worse off if this player can't play? Does this player have untapped potential or past greatness to live up to? Is his story going to be one fans follow closely this season?
Looking back: A year ago, when general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus took over their positions with the Bears, interior lineman Cody Whitehair was one of the few veterans the Bears kept on the roster. They traded Khalil Mack and let the likes of Danny Trevathan, Allen Robinson and Akiem Hicks leave via free agency. Whitehair, however, remained. At least part of the reason was because the team previously awarded him a massive contract extension in September 2019.
Last season, Whitehair missed five games due a knee injury midway through the season. In all, he has appeared in 107 games over seven seasons.
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