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Mailbag: Predicting the depth chart

By Jeff Dickerson

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

What kind of impact has Michael Gaines made since he signed? Where and when do you think he'll play when the season gets started? --Chris, Northwest Indiana The feedback on Gaines has been OK. He was signed because of his blocking ability, so I assume the Bears will use him in certain short yardage situations. Last year Greg Olsen was the H-back in those sets, but because of Olsen's increased role in the offense this season, that duty will likely fall to Gaines. Maybe the best thing to come out ...

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