Offensive Line Shuffle Works to Bears Advantage

" A familiar phrase heard around Halas Hall is "Next Man Up," but its been uttered more than usual this week.  Offensive Coordinator Mike Tice demoted two starters on the offensive line during the week. Instead, Jonathan Scott and Chris Spencer started at right tackle and left guard, respectively.

"It's just next guy up just part of this business" Spencer said after the Bears beat the Vikings 28-10 Sunday. "We got a good group of guys and Coach Tice and Tim Holt did a good job with us, we don't just know one position, everybody know what's going on with everybody". 

Spencer, however, only lasted until the second quarter when he was injured on a pass block. Next up was Edwin Williams, entering for for his first snaps of the season.

"It felt good working with all the rest of the lineman" Jonathan Scott said after replacing the demoted Gabe Carimi at right tackle. 

It was Scott's first start since lining up for the Steelers against the Broncos in last year's playoffs.

"Everything seemed like we were on the same page" Scott added "

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