Brad Biggs: Kyle Long's injury disrupts continuity on offensive line as Bears seek burst in running game

As the Bears continue to seek an identity in the running game, they are dealing with moving parts on the offensive line with right guard Kyle Long out for an extended period.

The Bears are accustomed to shifting on the line. Cody Whitehair started at all three interior positions last season. In 2015, Long moved to right tackle a week before the season.

Now he is sidelined for at least eight weeks with a right foot injury. The Bears on Saturday placed Long on injured reserve, meaning the earliest the