BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz made it a point Wednesday to slip starting right tackle Frank Omiyale a subtle bit of support.

"I love our two tackles," Martz said. "But remember this, when a new offensive line comes to together like this in a new system, they are always behind everybody. There is just so much information for them. Seven-on-seven guys (skill position players) can go on the field against air, go on the field and just throw it around and get timing, learn and be good. The offensive line, you got to put a helmet and pads on and get the timing against live people to progress. That's why they'll be a little bit behind, but that's normal."

Offensive linemen rarely stand out at practice to the common observer unless they make a mistake, such as a false start. Omiyale has jumped offsides three times in less than a week, and after each infraction, the offensive lineman has been taken out for a play.

"[Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice] mostly uses that time [to allow me] to clear my head," Omiyale said. "One play, reset, get back in there and finish the job. You don't want to go out, but it does [help]. It gives you a little breather. The first couple of days you're trying to get your lungs back. But it's been good. I like the way he operates and what he says goes, and I'm just here to help out."

Omiyale is no stranger to fielding tough questions. His first season in Chicago was rocky, mainly because the Bears used him at guard, not tackle. Placed inside for the first time, Omiyale predictably struggled, but never lost his composure or professionalism in the locker room. His honesty is refreshing, especially when it comes to self-analysis.

"I think I play too fast normally, and that's one thing, I have to slow my feet down," Omiyale said. "At first I was like I got to get out of my stance, but now it's about getting out [of my stance] and knowing when to speed up and slow down.

"But I do feel like everything is coming along really well."

The Bears certainly hope so.

If history is any indicator, the sometimes pass-happy Martz needs two above average tackles to run his offensive properly.