Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo drawing comparisons to Kyle Long
As Braxton Jones recovers from ankle surgery, Trapilo has an opportunity to steal the starting job away from him in his rookie season, and he's made quite the early impression.
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Bears reporter Adam Jahns of CHGO recently discussed Trapilo's early showings, comparing him to long-time Bears offensive lineman, and fan-favorite, Kyle Long.
"On the field, Ozzy Trapilo looks like Kyle Long," Jahns said on the CHGO Bears podcast. "It's not just his (jersey) number, but physically, he's built like Kyle Long, he moves like Kyle Long. We know how good Kyle Long was here, albeit for a different position for the Chicago Bears."
In his career, Long played left guard for seven seasons, mostly with the Bears. He also spent a brief stint with the Kansas City Chiefs, but never played a snap for them. During his time with Chicago, Long proved to have a nasty streak that made him beloved by the fans. Long was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and named Second-Team All-Pro in 2014.
If Trapilo has even half of the impact that Long had with the Bears, he's sure to become another fan favorite, which isn't always the case for offensive linemen.
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