Cole Kmet says Garrett Bradbury has erased concerns about Bears' offensive line

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet offered a glowing review of veteran center Garrett Bradbury, saying the offensive line hasn't skipped a beat despite Drew Dalman's unexpected retirement. Kmet admitted there was some uncertainty about how the unit would respond after losing Dalman, who served as the offensive line's communication leader. Instead, Bradbury has quickly earned the trust of his teammates. Kmet said the transition has been "flawless," explaining that Bradbury has been clear and concise with his pre-snap communication during both walkthroughs and practices. He added that everything has operated smoothly in both the running game and pass protection, giving the offense confidence that everyone is on the same page. While the Bears have yet to fully test the group in padded practices, Kmet's comments suggest Bradbury has already established himself as a steady presence in the middle of Chicago's offensive line.