James Daniels

With four of five starters returning, the Bears offensive line hopes to pick up this year where it left off during the second half of last season when the reconfigured unit helped key an offensive resurgence.

An abbreviated third season still showed the potential of guard James Daniels, whose return in 2021 should provide a huge boost for the Bears offense.

Bears guard James Daniels outlines three changes that have improved his play so far this season.

The Bears have entrusted new offensive line coach Juan Castillo, a veteran of 24 NFL seasons, with helping a unit that regressed in 2019 to revert to its stellar 2018 form this season.

After sending two players to the Pro Bowl and helping the Bears win the NFC North championship with a 12-4 record in 2018, the offensive line regressed in 2019.

James Daniels' work ethic and familiarity with the center position is enabling the 2018 second-round pick to make a smooth transition back to his natural position.

James Daniels' move from left guard to center this offseason has been a smooth one so far for the second-year pro, who has returned to the position he played his final two seasons at Iowa.

Wanting to wear his No. 68 Bears jersey to his graduation at the University of Iowa, James Daniels asked his Twitter followers to lend him one for the ceremony.

The Bears' four-part documentary series "Meet the Rookies" will culminate with a 30-minute special hosted by radio play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak on WFLD FOX 32 at 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

The final episode of ChicagoBears.com's four-part series "Meet the Rookies" features second-round draft pick James Daniels, an offensive lineman from Iowa.

The Bears will launch their four-part documentary series "Meet the Rookies" on Monday, featuring behind-the-scenes footage with 2018 draft picks James Daniels, Roquan Smith, Joel Iyiegbuniwe and Anthony Miller.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses how rookie receiver Anthony Miller has performed in practice, Dion Sims' role this season and if rookie Roquan Smith is working with the No. 1 defense.

Shaq Roland, Kevin Toliver II, Garrett Johnson and Roquan Smith helped shear a sheep during a volunteer outing for the entire Bears rookie class at Lambs Farm in Libertyville.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses receiver Allen Robinson's recovery from a knee injury, if Kyle Long is locked into the right guard position and if facing an established Bears defense in practice will hurt the offense.

Beginning his Bears career at guard after starting at center the past two seasons at Iowa, second-round draft pick James Daniels expects to make a smooth transition.

The Bears are confident that first-round draft pick Roquan Smith will pick up the defense quickly, which should enable the speedy rookie linebacker to play fast.

Halas Hall was teeming with activity Thursday as 70 NFL hopefuls from across the country arrived throughout the day for the start of Bears rookie minicamp.

ESPN.com's Matt Bowen is predicting that the Bears—led by top draft picks Roquan Smith, James Daniels and Anthony Miller—will have the NFL's most impactful rookie class this season.

The selection of Roquan Smith in the first round of the draft is only part of the reason SI analyst Peter King says the Bears had the best offseason of any NFL team.

Senior writer Larry Mayer discusses the uniform numbers Bears draft picks will wear, the likelihood of Jordan Howard's rushing yards declining this year and more.

Of the Bears' seven picks in the NFL Draft, ESPN analyst Todd McShay feels that second-round choice James Daniels, an offensive lineman from Iowa, was their best selection.

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ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. lists the Bears as his top "Day 2 winner" in the draft after they selected Iowa guard/center James Daniels and Memphis receiver Anthony Miller in the second round.

Second-round draft pick James Daniels' position versatility appealed to the Bears, who plan to have the Iowa product begin his NFL career by competing at guard.

The Bears bolstered their offensive line by selecting Iowa center James Daniels with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft.