Kyle Long's season is over — and his Bears future is in doubt. And there are still plenty of unanswered questions about the running game.
The Bears' decision to put Kyle Long on injured reserve implies they identified the ailing right guard as a factor in their failure to consistently run the ball. But it's not as though the Bears are one roster transaction away from unlocking their ground attack.
Regardless of whether veteran Ted Larsen or the less experienced Rashaad Coward replaces Long, the Bears' widespread blocking problems weigh heavily on coach Matt Nagy and the offense ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
