There are a lot of facts that go into that, but as far as being a consistent player and one of the better linemen in the league, I think that s the expectation. That s my expectation. Coach [Matt] Nagy, that s Ryan [Pace s] expectation. That s coach Castillo s expectation. And I try to live up to that every day because they took a chance on me. They believed in me, and I m going to give them everything I ve got.
Ifedi s move from right guard to right tackle midway through last season was part of a major offensive line reboot that helped ignite a stagnant offense. In the Bears first five games after moving Ifedi and installing center Sam Mustipher and right guard Alex Bars as starters, they scored 19 touchdowns and averaged 33.0 points. In their previous seven contests, they had mustered just nine TDs and averaged 16.7 points.
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The Bears are going into the season with Sam Mustipher at center and most of their starting offensive line set. Redmond will help as a backup, likely at center and guard.