Constructing a good roster is never easy in the NFL. It takes adding the right players at the right positions. Most of it involves hard work and physical talent, but sometimes a little luck mixed with foresight. That is to say maybe recognizing that a certain player may not be a good fit at a certain position. Thus understanding where he might fit best.
This big wide receiver would make a better tight end.
That running quarterback should be a full-time running back.
An defensive lineman who has the chops for offensive line.
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It’s been done in the NFL for years and with plenty of success stories to go around. One of the most notable position switches is from cornerback to safety. It really didn’t become something normal until the 1970s when the passing game became more prominent than ever. Safeties who could play coverage well were needed. Thus corners were moved there in hopes of creating better results.
It’s not always a success, but there are plenty of positive examples. Some of the more recent include names like Devin McCourty and Jairus Byrd. They were decent but unremarkable as corners. Upon switching to safety they became Pro Bowlers. It seems there is a growing possibility the Bears coaching staff has similar plans in mind.
