Beekman-for-Omiyale Not Much Difference
by John M. Crist of BearReport.com, November 1, 2009 at 7:05pm ET

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The Bears finally admitted their mistake in starting newcomer Frank Omiyale at left guard over incumbent Josh Beekman, but shaking up the offensive line after six games didn't produce much better results in a 30-6 rocking of Cleveland.

Struggling ball carrier Matt Forte certainly made his fantasy owners happy with 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns, plus he also chipped in two receptions for 31 more yards. That being said, the second-year pro out of Tulane only averaged 3.5 yards per carry and never busted a run longer than 12 yards. Just like when Omiyale was in there, Forte was getting banged in the backfield shortly after taking the handoff and rarely had room to run despite facing a Browns run defense that came to Soldier Field ranked 31st in the NFL.

As far as pass protection is concerned, Jay Cutler was sacked a season-high four times and took as big a beating as he ever has quarterbacking the Bears. The Pro Bowler got blasted late – the play resulted in a 15-yard personal foul – right on his jaw by linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and bit his tongue hard enough to draw blood, and then he was the recipient of an old-fashioned planting by conservatively-listed-at-350-pounds tackle Shaun Rogers. Cutler said after the game that being driven into the turf by a guy like Rogers counts for two hits.

It remains to be seen if the coaching staff will continue to tinker with the offensive line, although that would probably mean having to bench a future Hall of Famer (left tackle Orlando Pace) or a former first-round draft pick (right tackle Chris Williams).



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Josh Beekman
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 313
Position: OG
Date of Birth: 06/30/1983
Experience: 3
High School: Amsterdam HS
(Amsterdam, NY)
College: Boston College


Biography:

PRO CAREER: Offensive line prospect made his NFL debut at GB (10/7/07), appearing in 1 game for the Bears... Saw action in all 4 preseason games, tallying 1 special teams fumble recovery.

HOW ACQUIRED: Entered NFL as a fourth-round selection (130th overall) by Chicago in the 2007 NFL Draft.

PERSONAL NOTES: Earned 2001 All-America honors from PrepStar and All-Northeast honors from SuperPrep… Gained Albany Times-Union Co-Player of the Year honors as a senior offensive lineman at Amsterdam High School; became the first-ever four-time member of the Albany Times-Union all-area team… Registered 98 tackles, three sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior… Led the Rugged Rams to an 11-1 record in 2001; the team advanced to the state Class A semifinal round… Played for head coach Pat Liverio… Also a four-year member of Amsterdam's track and field team; competed in the shot put.