The Chicago Bears are focused on acquiring a quarterback but let it be known that the offensive line is undoubtedly right behind that. Their front five was a disappointment in every way most of last season. Despite stabilizing things for a stretch late in the year, it still wasn't a unit that looked poised for big things in 2021. They need adjustments. Not to mention depth. This might explain their interest in Robert Jones.
The Middle Tennessee offensive linemen is hardly a big name down at the Senior Bowl. At least among fans and the media. However, the scouting community seems well aware of him. According to draft insider Justin Melo of The Draft Wire, the interior blocker has met with all 32 teams during the festivities down in Mobile, Alabama. Three of them though have shown an added interest.
So why would the Bears like this guy so much?
Well for one it appears likely he'll go somewhere on Day 3 of the draft. So he can be had for cheap. Most of the Bears' higher draft choices will likely be reserved for their quarterback pursuits. Another is his talent. At 6'5, 330 lbs he's a massive young man and seems to know how to use it. Kyle Crabbs of the Draft Network had high praise for him."Jones is a mauler who offers heavy hands and a thick frame—exactly the kind of build and profile you routinely see make ends meet on the interior. Jones does not have a great deal of functional athleticism, but his pass sets are sufficient and he offers plenty of power in his hands and mobility in the run game."Watching him down at the Senior Bowl? It's not hard to see the appeal. Jones comes across as physical, nasty, and not afraid to mix it up with anybody. His hands are active and violent. He shows a solid anchor in pass protection and enough quickness to pull on run blocks. Something the Bears often like to do in their system. So it isn't hard to understand their interest.







