Bears depth chart prediction at outset of training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Bears training camp is officially underway. Rookies reported to Halas Hall on Tuesday and the veterans will follow on Friday.
This is when the team will do the bulk of their work to prepare for the regular. Some players are set in their positions. Others will have to fight for a job. Some Week 1 contributors might not even be on the team yet, as the team continues to make roster changes through the summer.
Accordingly, the Bears depth chart will change in the lead up to September. Of course there will be many cuts along the way, too.
Here’s an approximation of where things may stand at the outset of training camp. Starters are bolded.
QUARTERBACK
Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Brett Rypien, Austin Reed
There’s no doubt that No. 1 overall pick Williams is the team’s starter. Bagent should be considered the backup after his impressive rookie season last year. The question is will new UDFA Reed push for that job? Rypien seems likely for a QB-coach liaison type role on the practice squad.
WIDE RECEIVER
DJ Moore, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze, Tyler Scott, Dante Pettis, Velus Jones Jr., DeAndre Carter, Collin Johnson, Freddie Swain, Nsimba Webster, Peter LeBlanc, John Jackson III
When GM Ryan Poles said it will be hard to make the Bears roster in 2024, this is the first position group that came to mind. The group is loaded with talent after being one of the dynamic units in the league a couple of years ago. Moore, Allen and Odunze are locked into the top three spots. The rest will have to fight for limited reps and roster spots.
RUNNING BACK
D’Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson, Khalil Herbert, Travis Homer, Ian Wheeler
The Bears never figured out a consistent rushing rotation last year. That should change with Swift leading the way this year. Johnson could also ascend to the primary backup with his bruising style and superior pass blocking when compared to Herbert.
FULLBACK
Khari…
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Publish date : 2024-07-17 18:13:01
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