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Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of email questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.

I think it’s obvious to everyone that the Bears need an influx of young offensive linemen. The line is really struggling to protect Jay Cutler and open holes for Matt Forte. But without picks in the first two rounds of next year’s draft, how are they going to fill that need?

John K.
Barrington, Illinois

I agree with you that the Bears need to develop some young offensive linemen for the future, but they’re already in the process of doing that with Chris Williams, Frank Omiyale and Josh Beekman. All three are promising but inexperienced players who will continue to improve as they see more game action. Williams is playing for the first time, Omiyale joined the Bears after starting just one game in his first four NFL seasons, and Beekman is only in his second year as a starter. It’s evident that the offensive line hasn’t played as well as the Bears expected so far this season. But I think the unit will improve as Williams, Omiyale and Beekman gain more experience.

Why weren’t Devin Hester or Greg Olsen on the field on the third-and-goal play against the 49ers when Jay Cutler threw his first interception in the end zone?

Ryan T.
Chicago

I think the reason that Devin Hester and Greg Olsen were both on the sideline for that play was that the Bears were trying to convince the 49ers that they were going to run the ball. Jay Cutler faked a handoff to Matt Forte and tried to hit tight end Kellen Davis in the end zone. The only problem was that there were three 49ers defenders between Cutler and Davis, and nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin intercepted the pass. It's a play that Cutler and offensive coordinator Ron Turner both no doubt would like to have back. After the game, Turner said: “I can help [Cutler] there and give him a better call. They had it covered well. In that situation, we’d like to throw it away. But I’d like to also give him a better call.”

Has any other team thrown five interceptions in a game where the defense gave up 10 points or less?

Nick J.
Tampa, Florida

Prior to last Thursday night’s game in San Francisco, the last time an NFL team threw five interceptions and allowed 10 or fewer points was on Dec. 9, 1990. Ironically, the Bears were on the other end of the spectrum that day. They picked off five passes—three by rookie safety Mark Carrier—but lost 10-9 to the Redskins in Washington.

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