Big questions at every offensive position following Bears offseason

The Chicago Bears recently wrapped their offseason program, and the team now gets a deserving break before things kick back into gear.

While the conclusion of mandatory minicamp brought some clarity, it also raised even more questions ahead of training camp next month.

That’s especially true on offense, which is undergoing plenty of changes this offseason, including learning a new scheme under Luke Getsy. But there are still some huge question marks heading into camp.

Here’s one burning question for every offensive position following the Bears’ offseason program.

Quarterback: Will Justin Fields take a step forward in 2022?

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No one’s expecting this Bears team to be contenders in 2022. But the season will still be considered a success if quarterback Justin Fields takes a step forward in his development. While there’s been plenty of criticism about how Chicago has handled Fields this offseason — the lack of proven weapons outside of Darnell Mooney and questions on the offensive line — there’s still reason to believe he will improve.

Amid the criticism, the one thing that’s going ignored is the Bears are implementing a new offense under Luke Getsy, one that’s centered around Fields’ skillset. Getsy understands the importance of building the offense around the quarterback first, where we’re expected to get plenty of Fields on the move and stretching the field with his deep ball. While Fields might not be primed for his breakout season just yet, the pieces are in place for him to take a step forward in his development.

Running back: Will David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert share the load?

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Running back is one of the most reliable positions on the entire roster, which has everything to do with the 1-2 punch of David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert. Chicago’s offense is expected to be a run-heavy scheme, where both Montgomery and Herbert…