TWITTER Q&A

Send your questions for the Sunday Twitter mailbag to @adamjahns.

A:Q: Why not start James Daniels?

— @joshlopez261

Why not trust offensive line coach Harry Hiestand? The Bears’ hiring of Hiestand was roundly praised for a reason: He’s one of the best offensive line coaches in football. If he doesn’t think Daniels, who’s only 20, is ready to start as a rookie, then Daniels isn’t ready. Daniels should take over at left guard for Eric Kush in time, but that’s time that Daniels needs when it comes to understanding blitz pickups and more. Bears coach Matt Nagy trusts Hiestand, and fans should, too. “Harry has a good feel for him, has a real good relationship with him,” Nagy said.

Q: With the Bears not showing much of their offense in the preseason, how confident are you in receiver Allen Robinson to return to his pre-injury form?

— @naterbachhh

A:Good question. The Bears have been very mindful of Robinson’s recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. But he’s now a year removed from the injury. The best play I saw from Robinson came during the Bears’ joint practices against the Broncos. He made a leaping catch over a defender in the corner end zone during a red-zone drill against the Broncos starters — a good sign.

Q: It feels like Taylor Gabriel is rarely discussed. Though he’s our No. 2 receiver, where do you think he’ll rank in terms of targets?

— @bennum

A:Fantasy football question? Got it. Gabriel hasn’t been discussed much because he missed part of the preseason with a foot injury. But Nagy still has a big role for him. That said, Trey Burton, the all-important “U” tight end in Nagy’s offense, should lead the Bears in targets this season. Gabriel, Robinson, receiver Tarik Cohen and running back Tarik Cohen will see plenty of action, and they all should produce in some capacity. But there’s only one ball for quarterback Mitch Trubisky to spread around.

— Adam L. Jahns