The Chicago Bears finally made a move on the offensive line in free agency, agreeing to terms with offensive guard Nate Davis.
It’s a three-year, $30 million deal with $19.25 million guaranteed for Davis.
Davis started 54 games for the Tennessee Titans at guard in his first four seasons. He’s played primarily at right guard in his career, which should make for some interesting decisions for Chicago. Does that mean left guard Cody Whitehair could be a salary cap casualty? Is Teven Jenkins on the move from right guard? All things that will work themselves out.
Davis, 26, has been a solid run blocker, which makes him a great fit in Luke Getsy’s offense. But he’s also solid in pass protection, which makes this another win for quarterback Justin Fields.
The one concern with Davis has been health, as he’s only played one full season.
Here’s how Twitter is reacting to the Bears signing Davis:
Okay I’ll take that! Wanted some type of signing at guard
Begs the question if they cut Cody now https://t.co/7HbceZiVtt
— DaWindyCity Productions (@dwcprodz) March 13, 2023
My man Poles doin WORK #bears https://t.co/a0uawyRtRp
— Brenda Webber (@BrendaJWebber) March 13, 2023
Interesting signing. He has played at right guard his entire career. Does he move to LG? Does Teven Jenkins? Is Jenkins back in a reserve role or on the block after a decent year? https://t.co/sbdkeU0RoI
— Josh Schrock (@Schrock_And_Awe) March 13, 2023
Big Nate Davis fan! Liking the Bears offseason thus far. https://t.co/DFLeak2Pyw
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) March 13, 2023
Big time signing at a position of need, and still just 26-years old for the #Bears. https://t.co/MXMlYi6gqN
— Brandon Franco (@FrankGrizzly) March 13, 2023
I’m still in Edwards film so we’ll get to Davis soon, but all I’ve ever heard about him are good things.
27 year old player who comes from a scheme similar to what they want to do — I’m curious about the money, but it’s nice to see a trench add 👌 https://t.co/PTwBBnfPRH
— Robert Schmitz (@robertkschmitz) March 13, 2023
Love this.
Initial feeling here is that Mustipher is done, Whitehair at C. OL looks like
Rookie-Davis-Whitehair-Jenkins-Jones https://t.co/8kPuPRuX71
— Jake (@Parry_FF) March 13, 2023
Titans OL is down to the mailman and the Uber eats driver. https://t.co/sswSk1nRfZ
— Shawn (@trilwil92) March 13, 2023
Putting Justin Fields in a position to succeed — Weapons on offense (traded for two WRs) and talent on the offensive line (Nate Davis). https://t.co/gvmvfAxsdN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023
Live look at Justin Fields https://t.co/ZGcWDswkNF pic.twitter.com/KaWH6SdA8z
— THEE Samplini (checkmark of some color) (@WXRickard800) March 13, 2023
Boom! Inside taken care of. Whitehair either released or moves to center. Now just need a tackle. https://t.co/iTzyO28u8h
— JF1➡️ DJM2 (@It_Me_Who_Dis) March 13, 2023
The Bears are going to be sitting at the NFC elite table in 2024. Their GM is getting shit done and you have to tip your hat to him. They’ll struggle for one more year but after that, they’re going be in the mix. https://t.co/JzwpUPXCr1
— Arrogant Cowboys fan ✭ (@MrSoprano21) March 13, 2023
It took 365 days, but we finally made a real move on the OL… this feels incredible. https://t.co/DTh956RCgx
— Mr. Conrad (@DarrylConrad) March 13, 2023
The bears are whilin https://t.co/nFaMlVFUAq pic.twitter.com/wxbdELsGIQ
— Mr. 48hrs (@RanTheLiteMan) March 13, 2023
Not knowledgeable on Nate Davis…. But 26 year old with very little yellow flags thrown at him seems like a good thing. https://t.co/3OJJHXvo2h
— The Soxside Boys 2.0 (@Soxsideboys_) March 13, 2023
Nice. Probably means Cody Whitehair is gone, which is ideal.
I’m admittedly not too familiar with Davis’ game at this point in time, but I haven’t heard anything negative so we’ll take it. https://t.co/lyPDdhaFFA
— David Miller (@millerfootball_) March 13, 2023
Me every time I see the Bears add to their offense https://t.co/qEZypi917x pic.twitter.com/pgIcBPpm5w
— Jay Prots (@Prots89) March 13, 2023
I respect that they’re tryna put their young QB1 in a position to be successful https://t.co/kKsgPgrYIp
— Key 🪬🗝 (@keydeshun) March 13, 2023
Had him in my mock off-season.
Could mean Cody Whitehair is on his way out the door. #Bears https://t.co/bNqi6kUh75
— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) March 13, 2023
I don't know who that is but I also watched the Bears offensive line last year and am certain he is an upgrade https://t.co/NsYTzB5mAK
— Robert O'Neill (@RobertONeill31) March 13, 2023
Yall thought Poles was asleep? Think again 😈 https://t.co/P1DAYrqxia
— 🍊🍁🐯🐻 (@RockyTopHyatt) March 13, 2023
Bears Twitter can remove themselves from the ledge. For now. https://t.co/kQYyoF3IP9
— Grant (@GmanChi_) March 13, 2023
Say what you want.
I like this move!! Finally, #Bears & Poles land a good OL to protect Fields👏👏 https://t.co/YLS93P7L7j
— Carlitos (@CHItownHustla15) March 13, 2023
Dude Chicago really spending the money https://t.co/ZNHYDoxrdi
— 𝘑𝘢𝘺𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘥𝘴🥷🏿🗽 (@DimesJayy) March 13, 2023
Nate Davis — 77 OVR. Tied for 2nd highest OL on the team. 25 years old. I wonder what his Potential rating is. 90 Strength 💪. This is the right way to assess what is happening. Go Bears. https://t.co/ffFbPF0Wki
— ATresh (@ATresh) March 13, 2023
THIS DAY JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!
Ryan Poles = LEGEND https://t.co/85H3k5rfEv
— Corey Adler (⌐■_■) (@CoreyAdler) March 13, 2023
Nate Davis was brilliant in pass protection last season, and he’s a scheme fit. And he’s 27 this season.
— DaBearsBlog (@dabearsblog) March 13, 2023
Nate Davis (26 Years Old)
– Allowed just 3 sacks in 2022
– Allowed 1 QB HitDavis Became a Starter 1 month into his rookie year and remained there. According to PFF Nate Davis was one of The Titans best OLine in 2022.
— The Irish Bears Show (@IrishBearsShow) March 13, 2023
Nate Davis pancaking Fred Werner for your viewing pleasure pic.twitter.com/dFJATSSIiZ
— Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) March 13, 2023
Signing of OG Nate Davis could spell the end of the line for Whitehair . Excellent signing
— Greg Gabriel (@ggabefootball) March 13, 2023
