Memo to Lovie Smith: End the Frank Omiyale Experiement Now

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Published: October 20, 2009

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... free agent offensive lineman Frank Omiyale from the Carolina Panthers.

At the time, the move was applauded for adding some much needed depth to a line that, at times, was shaky.

When training camp started, Coach Lovie Smith made it clear that it was an open competition between Omiyale and incumbent Josh Beekman for the starting left guard position.

However, despite the fact that Beekman played just as well as Omiyale, if not better through training camp and week one of the preseason, Omiyale was elevated into the starters role in week two of the preseason and has not relinquished the spot since.

While one could argue that perhaps Lovie saw something that others didn't, the general consensus is that Beekman lost the job strictly because Omiyale was paid handsomely, to the tune of 14 million dollars over four years.

Now, six weeks in, the move needs to be reevaluated regardless of paychecks.

The Bears offensive line has been atrocious th...

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