Chicago Bears Question of the Day: Which Non-QB Starter is Most Irreplaceable?

With the NFL offseason over, Chicago Bears attention has shifted to staying healthy and determining which starters would hurt the most if they miss time. The discussion was prompted by news that WR1 Rome Odunze and RB1 D’Andre Swift left practice early, though the report said the issues were not major. The piece then asks, outside of QB Caleb Williams, who is the most irreplaceable starter for the Bears. It argues that Joe Thuney—highlighted as the league’s first Protector of the Year award winner for offensive linemen—would be the biggest offensive hit, especially with the left tackle spot still uncertain and a new center in place for 2026.