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Bears Training Camp Positional Grades

Folks, we have almost made it. Bears football is on the horizon and probably another disappointing season follows close behind it. It should come as no surprise the Bears are a team deep into their rebuild process, still many moons from contention for even a playoff spot. That doesn’t mean, however, there can’t be bright spots on the roster.

Despite a few offseasons consisting of completely gutting their core and loading up on young assets, this season should prove to be a hopeful one as long as the injury bug stays away. But now the question that remains-which spots are bright and which ones are brighter than others?

So that’s the name of the game on this one. We’re taking the level of talent at each position and boiling it down to one single letter. We will be grading the position as a whole but there won’t be much deduction for the players who most likely won’t even be on the roster come season time.

Quarterback

Mike Glennon, Mitchell Trubisky, Mark Sanchez, Connor Shaw

Grade:C

The quarterback position for the Bears, on paper, is a sturdy one to say the least. There is a lot of potential for flaming failure but there is a little bit of possibility to be an actual elite group. Mike Glennon is the clear starter for now and has proven to be a rock-solid backup in his career. He should have no problem making the throws needed but nothing more for the Bears.

It’s Mitch Trubisky that is the major wild card that could flip this group into something special or something disastrous. There’s no need to rehash the potentially catastrophic deal that brought him to Chicago but the extremely raw Univeristy of North Carolina product will probably ride the bench until he’s ready.

There’s no telling if he will ever be ready but the tools are there for him to be a starting level quarterback. Let’s just pray that day is sooner than later because Mike Glennon is far from a quarterback good enough to turn an otherwise unexciting roster into Super Bowl contenders.

Running back

Joel Bouagnon, Ka’Deem Carey, Tarik Cohen, Benny Cunningham, Jordan Howard, Jeremy Langford

Grade:A

The Bears run game is without a doubt one of the highlights of the roster. Jordan Howard is among the best and brightest in the league and he leads this stellar group. He is coming off a Pro Bowl year where he finished second in rushing yards and now owns the rookie rushing record for the Bears. There’s little doubt he can be a full blown superstar real soon.

Jeremy Langford and Ka’Deem Carey split the backup spot as solid backs in their own right and the freshly drafted freak of nature Tarik Cohen will be a much needed explosion the Bears have lacked since Alshon Jeffery’s glory days.

Fullback

Michael Burton, Freddie Stevenson

Grade:B-

The fullback position is basically dead but that won’t stop the Bears from actively employing not one but two of them. Burton is the clear “starter” with career stats of two rushing yards and 39 receiving yards with an actual touchdown to his name. Stevenson is an undrafted rookie out of Florida State and has a good chance of not making the roster.

Wide Receiver

Josh Bellamy, Daniel Braverman, Victor Cruz, Titus Davis, Tanner Gentry, Cameron Meredith, Rueben Randle, Deonte Thompson, Markus Wheaton, Kevin White, Kendall Wright

Grade:D+

This group lives and dies by Kevin White. Though Cameron Meredith has turned into a very pleasant surprise as a starting level receiver and the newly acquired Victor Cruz hoping to revitalize his career, it’s the former seventh overall that has to break out this season for this offense to succeed. To say his career has been a disappointment is an understatement but there’s still time to turn it around for White.

For the rest of the squad, there isn’t much else to look forward to. Rueben Randle should be a solid contributor after being the third wheel for the Giants during his tenure in New York. Markus Wheaton can be the big playmaker for this group if White can’t step up. But overall, it’s one of the low points for the Bears especially if White isn’t able to achieve his full potential.

Tight End

Ben Braunecker, Daniel Brown, Zach Miller, MyCole Pruitt, Adam Shaheen, Dion Sims

Grade:C+

Newly drafted Adam Shaheen could blossom into a total beast for the Bears despite being selected from below the FBS level. He has all the physical tools to be great and will see a lot of playing time in an otherwise weak group.

Zach Miller has endured injury after injury in his playing days and the 32-year-old won’t be playing for the Bears for much longer once Shaheen and the relatively under-the-radar Ben Braunecker fully develop. Braunecker doesn’t have a lot of experience under his belt with only having 4 receptions to his name. But honestly, with a little refining, he could potentially be a starting caliber tight end on this Bears team. Which really isn’t saying much.

Offensive Line

Taylor Boggs, Tom Compton, Dieugot Joseph, Hroniss Grasu, Eric Kush, Mitchell Kirsch, Charles Leno Jr., Kyle Long, Bobby Massie, Jordan Morgan, William Poehls, Cyril Richardson, Josh Sitton, Bradley Sowell, Cody Whitehair

Grade:B+

The offensive line for the Bears is easily one of the brightest spots for them. The Pro Bowl regular guards Kyle Long and Josh Sitton lock down this line and despite a season ending injury, Long is still among the elite in the league. Sophomore center Cody Whitehair is coming into this year with a ton of steam, coming off a rookie year where he allowed only three sacks on 1,009 snaps. He could possibly be one of the best centers in the NFL during his career.

There are a lot of question marks for the tackle position with Charles Leno Jr. and Bobby Massie underwhelming massively this past season. If the Bears can whip them up to par, this line could easily be the one of the best in the realm this season.

Defensive Line

Jonathan Bullard, Eddie Goldman, Akiem Hicks, Jaye Howard, John Jenkins, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Roy Robertson-Harris, Mitch Unrein, C.J Wilson, Rashaad Coward

Grade:D+

Eddie Goldman has a great deal of potential to be a one of the top pass rushing nose tackles in the league and still has a lot of room to grow coming off a season where he only appeared in 6 games. Akiem Hicks is probably the brightest of this bunch, racking up a meaty 7 sacks last season. However there isn’t much else to really be ecstatic about besides that for this group.

Linebacker

Sam Acho, Jonathan Anderson, Hendrick Ekpe, Leonard Floyd, Jerrell Freeman, Lamarr Houston, Isaiah Irving, Christian Jones, Nick Kwiatkoski, Pernell McPhee, Alex Scearce, Dan Skuta, John Timu, Danny Trevathan, Willie Young, Patrick Scales

Grade:A

The linebacker corps for the Bears is top notch and could realistically be one of the best groups in the league. Middle linebackers Danny Trevathan and Jerrell Freeman are borderline elite and, with injuries turned off, could be two of the best in the NFL.

Sophomore Leonard Floyd is going to be one of the great pass rushers in this league, with 7 sacks to his name as a rookie. Pernell McPhee is going to this season as a Pro Bowl level player who is easily one of the best edge rushers in the league.

Youngsters Nick Kwiatkoski and John Timu are going to be strong contributors one day and provide excellent depth for a group that is already one of the brightest, if not the brightest, spot on the roster.

Defensive Back

Adrian Amos, Prince Amukamara, Jonathan Banks, Deon Bush, Bryce Callahan, Marcus Cooper, Quintin Demps, Kyle Fuller, Deiondre’ Hall, DeAndre Houston-Carson, Eddie Jackson, Harold Jones-Quartey, Cre’Von LeBlanc, Sherrick McManis, Chris Prosinski, Rashaad Reynolds, B.W. Webb

Grade:D+

Defensive back was for sure one of the low points for Bears this previous season and there wasn’t much in the offseason to change that. New faces Prince Amukamara and Quintin Demps will provide some immediate help in coverage and former Alabama safety Eddie Jackson could be developed into a starter but there is an alarming lack of a true number one corner.

This spot should have been taken by Kyle Fuller but he has otherwise fallen off a cliff since his promising rookie year. The Bears are going to need him to rebound if their pass defense has any hope of being competent this upcoming year.

Kicker

Connor Barth, Andy Phillips

Grade:D

Connor Barth has never been an elite kicker in his career and was a pretty terrible one this past season. Hitting only 78% of field goal attempts is nearly cut worthy if the Bears had anyone else on the roster. Andy Phillips is the resident 28-year-old rookie and his value is nearly nonexistent because of that. Another year of kicking disappointment is in store after longtime fan favorite Robbie Gould moved on.

Long Snapper

Patrick Scales

Grade:D-

Patrick Scales has yet to start a game in his career but if we are being honest, long snapper a position more useless than a punter at quarterback. Being exclusively a long snapper and being able to do nothing else in this league isn’t going to get you anywhere and the Bears actively employing one for going on 3 seasons now is still quite the mystery.

Punter

Pat O’Donnell

Grade:D

O’Donnell is among the worst punters in the league with a career average of 44.0 yards per kick. It isn’t game changing but if we’re looking at the punt game for the Bears, it is not very strong.

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The Opening Finals schedule 2017: When you can watch top recruits compete on TV

The action gets started on Friday.

Nike’s The Opening Finals are this weekend, and dozens of the nation’s top recruits will be participating in the event. The Finals from Beaverton, Ore. features a variety of competition-based events, including a 7-on-7 tournament, a lineman competition, and a Nike training camp.

The Opening Finals’ 7-on-7 championship tournament begins Monday, July 3rd at 12:30 p.m. ET. The finals are scheduled to be televised on the NFL Network, Monday at 7 p.m. ET.

You can also follow along with all of the action by following @SBNRecruiting on Twitter, and our live blog for the event, which begins Friday afternoon ET.

June 30, Friday

QB/WR/TE MORNING PRACTICE: 1 p.m. ET

INTERVIEW SESSION: 3 p.m. ET

July 1, Saturday

INTERVIEW SESSION: 9:30 p.m. ET

NIKE FOOTBALL TRAINING CAMP: 10 p.m. ET

July 2, Sunday

NIKE 7ON7 TEAM JOG-THRU: 12:30 p.m. ET

LINEMAN CHALLENGE WORKOUT: 1 p.m. ET

NIKE 7ON7 POOL PLAY: 2 p.m. ET

LINEMAN INTERVIEW SESSION: 4 p.m. ET

1ST ROUND OF NIKE 7ON7 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT: 10 p.m. ET

July 3, Monday

LINEMAN DRILLS: 12:30 p.m. ET

NIKE 7ON7 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT: 12:30 p.m. ET

LINEMAN 1ON1 FINALS: 3:35 p.m. ET

LINEMAN INTERVIEW SESSION: 4 p.m. ET

NIKE 7ON7 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: 7 p.m. ET on the NFL Network

INTERVIEW SESSION: 8 p.m. ET

THE OPENING AWARDS CEREMONY: 8:30 p.m. ET

Nike training camp: Saturday night at 10 p.m. ET

This event is like the NFL Combine, with each player receiving an athleticism score and the winner being crowned.

Each prospect will run through drills, which are rated through Nike’s Football Ratings system. Some notable winners from the event include Texas A&M’s Speedy Noil and former Alabama safety and New York Giant safety Landon Collins.

7-on-7 pool play begins Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Championships begin on Monday at 12:30 p.m. ET, with the finals on the NFL Network at 7 p.m. ET.

There are a total of five teams for the 7-on-7 tournament, including Team Vapor Speed, Team Untouchable, Team Savage Pro, Team Mach Speed, Team Hyper Strong, and Team Alpha Menace.

Team Savage Pro is led by Clemson commit and the nation’s No. 1 overall recruit for 2018, quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Kentucky quarterback commit Jarren Williams is also on the team, as well as four-star linebacker Xavier Peters, four-star running back Cam’Rom Davis, and five-star receiver Brian Hightower.

Team Vapor speed features four-star quarterback Justin Rogers, running back Ricky Pearson Jr., five-star receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., linebacker and Ohio State commit Teradja Mitchell, and defensive back Sevyn Banks, both Ohio State commits.

Team Alpha Menace features four Michigan commits in four-star linebacker Emil Ekiyor, defensive back Myles Sims, three-star running back Christian Turner, and defensive back Gemon Green. The quarterbacks are Matt Corral and UCLA commit Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Five-star receiver Jalen Hall is also on this team.

Team Hyper Strong features Virginia Tech commit Quincy Patterson and Utah commit Jack Tuttle as the quarterbacks, as well as running back and Florida State commit James Cook and wideouts Tommy Bush and Isaah Crocker. The defense has three Florida State commits in linebacker Amari Gainer, defensive backs A.J. Lytton and Asante Samuel Jr. Five-star defensive lineman P.J. Mustipher is also on Team Hyper Strong.

Team Mach Speed has Washington State commit Cammon Cooper and Justin Field at quarterbacks, and five-star Justin Fields. There are also a couple of Penn State commits, in running back Ricky Slade Jr. and Justin Shorter. Five-stars in Texas commit B.J. Foster and Zachary Harrison will anchor the defensive line.

Quarterbacks Tanner McKee and UNC commit Tyler Shough will lead Team Untouchable. Other notable stars on offense include running back and Oklahoma commit Tj Pledger, Nebraska commit Joshua Moore and Alabama commit Xavier Williams at wide receiver, and five-star offensive lineman Brey Walker. Some of the bigger defensive stars include five-star linebacker Micah Parsons, five-star defensive back Tyreke Johnson, and five-star defensive lineman Jowon Briggs.

The Lineman Challenge begins Sunday, and the Lineman 1-on-1 finals are Monday at 3:35 p.m. ET.

Some big-name offensive lineman include Oklahoma commit Brey Walker, Devontae Dobbs, Jackson Carman, and Jamaree Salyer, all whom are five-stars.

There are several five-star defensive lineman to watch for, including Clemson commit Xavier Thomas, Georgia commit Nolan Smith, and Ohio State commits Brenton Cox Jr. and Taron Vincent. Some of the uncommitted stars on the defensive line include Jowon Briggs, KJ Henry, P.J. Mustipher, and Zachary Harrison.

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junker-town · 7 years ago

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The Opening Finals schedule 2017: When top recruits compete in Oregon

The action gets started on Friday.

Nike’s The Opening Finals begin later this week, and several of the nation’s top recruits will be participating in the three-day event. The finals from Beaverton, Ore. features a variety of competition-based events, including a 7-on-7 tournament, a lineman competition, and a Nike training camp.

Nike training camp

On Saturday night at 10 p.m., Nike’s football training camp will take place, which names high school football’s top athlete. Each prospects will run through a variety of different drills, which are rated through Nike’s Football Ratings system. Some notable winners from the event include Texas A&M’s Speedy Noil and former Alabama safety and New York Giant safety Landon Collins.

7-on-7 pool play

There are a total of five teams for the 7-on-7 tournament, including Team Vapor Speed, Team Untouchable, Team Savage Pro, Team Mach Speed, Team Hyper Strong, and Team Alpha Menace.

Pool play will begin on Sunday afternoon at 1p.m., and going until 8:30p.m.

Quarterbacks Tanner McKee and UNC commit Tyler Shough will lead Team Untouchable. Other notable stars on offense include running back and Oklahoma commit Tj Pledger, Texas A&M commit Joshua Moore and Alabama commit Xavier Williams at wide receiver, and five-star offensive lineman Brey Walker. Some of the bigger defensive stars include five-star linebacker Micah Parsons, five-star defensive back Tyreke Johnson, and five-star defensive lineman Jowon Briggs.

The first round of the 7 on 7 tournament will begin Sunday night at 10 p.m., and the championship will be on Monday, July 3rd at 12:30p.m.

Lineman Challenge workout

On Sunday at 10a.m., the Lineman Challenge will take place, and the Lineman 1-on-1 finals will be on Monday afternoon starting at 3:30 p.m.

Some notable big-name offensive lineman include Oklahoma commit Brey Walker, Devontae Dobbs, Jackson Carman, and Jamaree Salyer, all who are five-stars. There are several five-star defensive lineman to watch for including Clemson commit Xavier Thomas, Georgia commit Nolan Smith, and Ohio State commits Brenton Cox Jr. and Taron Vincent. Some of the uncommitted stars on the defensive line include Jowon Briggs, KJ Henry, P.J. Mustipher, and Zachary Harrison.

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cover32-yahoopartner-blog · 8 years ago

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Bears: Grading the talent at each position

The NFL offseason is currently undergoing a transition. Teams have already signed free agents and drafted players. Now, those new additions are getting ready to join the rest of the team. With all of the new players joining the Chicago Bears, it’s clear that their roster will look a lot different from 2016’s team.

The Bears did a good job filling needs, but they still have work to do before they can compete. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how they look at each position.

Quarterback: C+

Current Group: Mike Glennon, Mitch Trubisky, Mark Sanchez, Connor Shaw

This group has potential to be a solid, all-around group, but a lack of uncertainty prevents it from grading any higher. Trubisky hasn’t played a down yet, and Glennon hasn’t started a game since 2014. Sanchez and Shaw are both solid backups, but not much else.

Running Back: B+

Current Group: Jordan Howard, Jeremy Langford, Ka’Deem Carey, Benny Cunningham, Tarik Cohen, Joel Bouagnon, Freddie Stevenson (FB)

Howard had a fantastic rookie season, and will look to build upon that this year. Every other spot besides his is fair game. Pretty much all of the other running backs could realistically make the roster, but none of them jump off the page.

Wide Receiver: C-

Current Group: Cameron Meredith, Kevin White, Markus Wheaton, Kendall Wright, Daniel Braverman, Josh Bellamy, Deonte Thompson, Tanner Gentry, Kermit Whitfield, Rueben Randle, Jhajuan Seales

Losing Alshon Jeffery will heavily affect the Bears’ passing attack. Without him, they lack a true No. 1 receiver. Regardless of who makes the roster, they will all have to step up to make up for his departure.

Tight End: B

Current Group: Zach Miller, Dion Sims, Adam Shaheen, Daniel Brown, Ben Braunecker, MyCole Pruitt, Franko House

What was once one of the worst parts of the Bears’ offense is now one of its bright spots. They have solid depth all around at the tight end position, which will make training camp interesting.

Offensive Tackle: C

Current Group: Charles Leno Jr., Bobby Massie, Tom Compton, Bradley Sowell, Dieugot Joseph, Will Poehls

The starting offensive tackle spots were surprisingly left alone in the offseason, although it may be for the best. Leno Jr. and Massie were showing some promise late in the year, and the Bears have some decent depth pieces. If they don’t perform up to standards, then Chicago can always take advantage of the stacked 2018 offensive tackle draft class.

Offensive Guard: A

Current Group: Kyle Long, Josh Sitton, Eric Kush, Jordan Morgan, Cyril Richardson

Although the Bears are good at a couple of positions, they are truly elite in the interior offensive line. Led by Long and Sitton – two of the best guards in the NFL – the Bears have a talented and deep group.

Center: B+

Current Group: Cody Whitehair, Hroniss Grasu, Taylor Boggs

Whitehair had a fantastic rookie season, and could be a Pro Bowl player for years to come. It will be interesting to see what the Bears do with Hroniss Grasu, who missed 2016 with an ACL injury.

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Defensive End: B+

Current Group: Akiem Hicks, Jaye Howard, Mitch Unrein, Jonathan Bullard, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Rashaad Coward

This group doesn’t have any stars, but rather a handful of solid players. Hicks and Howard can be dangerous if healthy, and Unrein and Bullard are both great depth pieces.

Nose Tackle: B

Current Group: Eddie Goldman, John Jenkins, C.J. Wilson

Nose tackle was a bit of an issue for the Bears last year, but with a healthy Eddie Goldman and improved depth, it shouldn’t be in 2017.

Outside Linebacker: A-

Current Group: Leonard Floyd, Pernell McPhee, Willie Young, Lamarr Houston, Sam Acho, Dan Skuta, Roy Robertson-Harris, Isaiah Irving

The Bears’ pass rush, if healthy, could be one of the better units in the league this year. Floyd had a great rookie season, while McPhee and Young are good veteran presences off the edge. If Chicago keeps Houston, he could be a great rotational piece, as well.

Inside Linebacker: B+

Current Group: Jerrell Freeman, Danny Trevathan, Nick Kwiatkoski, Jonathan Anderson, John Timu, Christian Jones, Henderson Ekpe, Alex Scearce

If not for his four-game suspension, Freeman could’ve been the first Bears defensive player to make the Pro Bowl since Tim Jennings in 2013. Trevathan is coming off of an injury, but Kwiatkoski will serve as a solid plug-in starter while he recovers.

Safety: C-

Current Group: Quintin Demps, Adrian Amos, Eddie Jackson, Deon Bush, Harold Jones-Quartey, Chris Prosinski, DeAndre Houston-Carson

It was surprising that the Bears did very little to upgrade the safety position in the offseason. Sure, they signed Quintin Demps and drafted Eddie Jackson, but neither of those additions will be slam-dunk players. It will be interesting to see who out of this group makes it onto the roster.

Cornerback: C+

Current Group: Prince Amukamara, Marcus Cooper, Bryce Callahan, Kyle Fuller, Deiondre’ Hall, Sherrick McManis, Johnthan Banks, B.W. Webb, Rashaad Reynolds

While Amukamara and Cooper aren’t stars, they’re an upgrade over what the Bears had at cornerback last year. Keep an eye on 2014 first-rounder Kyle Fuller in camp, as he might be a possible cut or trade option if he doesn’t impress.

Specialists: C

Current Group: Connor Barth (K), Andy Phillips (K), Pat O’Donnell (P), Patrick Scales (LS)

The Bears are decent on special teams, but not great by any means. Barth and Phillips will battle it out for the kicker spot, while O’Donnell and Scales are pretty much safe.

– Jacob Infante is a National Editor for cover32 and also covers the Chicago Bears. He can be followed on Twitter @jacobinfante24.

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Post-Draft Chicago Bears depth chart

Free agency and the draft have come and gone, and it’s safe to say that the Chicago Bears are a completely different team from last year. Gone are players like Alshon Jeffery, Jay Cutler, Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley. The likes of Mike Glennon, Mitch Trubisky, Kendall Wright and others have taken their spots. The Bears’ defense boasts a new-look secondary as well.

Now that most of the additions are likely over, it’s time to prepare for the 2017 season. What better way to do that than breaking down the Bears’ current roster? Here’s what the team’s depth chart looks like at the moment.

QB (4): Mike Glennon, Mitch Trubisky, Mark Sanchez, Connor Shaw

Mike Glennon will likely start to start off the season, but make no mistake about it: Mitch Trubisky is the Bears’ future at quarterback. Mark Sanchez and Connor Shaw – the latter of whom is coming off of a serious injury – will battle it out for the final quarterback spot.

RB (6): Jordan Howard, Jeremy Langford, Benny Cunningham, Ka’Deem Carey, Tarik Cohen, Joel Bouagnon

Coming off of a fantastic rookie season, Jordan Howard is a legitimate offensive weapon. Behind him, though, there’s loads of uncertainty. Jeremy Langford disappointed last year, and Ka’Deem Carey is unlikely to ever live up to the hype. Benny Cunningham and Tarik Cohen are both speedy scatbacks, and Joel Bouagnon is an intriguing, big, local prospect.

FB (2): Paul Lasike, Freddie Stevenson

The Bears flirted with installing a fullback into their offense last year, but the idea never came into fruition. Paul Lasike has been on and off with the team since 2015, while Freddie Stevenson could end up being a steal.

WR1 (4): Cameron Meredith, Kendall Wright, Deonte Thompson, Tanner Gentry

WR2 (5): Kevin White, Josh Bellamy, Rueben Randle, Jhajuan Seales, Ryan Timmons

WR3 (5): Eddie Royal, Markus Wheaton, Daniel Braverman, Kermit Whitfield, Aregeros Turner

The first two wide receiver spots are made up of outside receivers, whereas the third spot is made up of slot weapons. With Alshon Jeffery gone, the Bears will rely on a hodgepodge of undrafted free agents, fizzling former first-round picks and steady veterans. If you’re looking for a breakout player, expect Daniel Braverman to have an increased role in the team’s offense this year.

TE (7): Zach Miller, Dion Sims, Adam Shaheen, Daniel Brown, Ben Braunecker, MyCole Pruitt, Desean Smith

What was once of the Bears’ biggest weaknesses is now a strength. New additions Dion Sims and Adam Shaheen give the team a future after Zach Miller leaves. Brown, Braunecker and Pruitt proved to be high-upside players who will battle it out for a spot on the roster. Smith could be a practice squad candidate.

OT (7): Charles Leno Jr., Bobby Massie, Tom Compton, Bradley Sowell, Dieugot Joseph, Will Poehls, Mitchell Kirsch

Despite a rough start to the season, Leno Jr. and Massie came into their own in 2016. Compton and Sowell are solid depth pieces. Look for Dieugot Joseph to be a sleeper to make the team.

OG (4): Kyle Long, Josh Sitton, Eric Kush, Jordan Morgan, Cyril Richardson

Arguably the strongest part of the Bears’ roster, the guard position is stacked. Long and Sitton are among the best guards in the entire NFL. Kush is a good depth piece, while Morgan is a high-upside rookie. Former All-American Cyril Richardson will be looking to prove that he still has something left in the tank.

C (3): Cody Whitehair, Hroniss Grasu, Cornelius Edison

Although the pick was puzzling at first, Cody Whitehair proved to be a potential building block on the Bears’ offense. Grasu will be returning from injury this year, so it will be interesting to see what the team has in store for the former third-rounder. Edison has been signed and cut by the Bears multiple times.

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DE (7): Akiem Hicks, Jaye Howard, Jonathan Bullard, Mitch Unrein, C.J. Wilson, Kapron Lewis-Moore, Rashaad Coward

Hicks proved to be a steal of a signing last year, and Howard has potential to do the same this year. Bullard and Unrein are players who could start if needed, and one of Wilson, Lewis-Moore and Coward could steal a roster spot.

DT (3): Eddie Goldman, John Jenkins, Will Sutton

If Goldman stays healthy, he can blossom into one of the top nose tackles in the NFL. John Jenkins and Will Sutton provide solid depth at the position.

EDGE (6): Pernell McPhee, Leonard Floyd, Willie Young, Lamarr Houston, Sam Acho, Roy Robertson-Harris

Floyd had a great rookie season, but staying healthy was an issue, as it was for McPhee. Young had 7.5 sacks last year. Houston had 8.5 in 2015, but missed most of 2016 due to injury. Acho is a special teams asset, whereas Robertson-Harris is a high-upside depth piece.

ILB (6): Jerrell Freeman, Danny Trevathan, Nick Kwiatkoski, Christian Jones, John Timu, Jonathan Anderson

It’s unlikely that Danny Trevathan will be healthy to start the year, so Kwiatkoski will likely start alongside Freeman, who had a fantastic 2016 season. Jones, Timu and Anderson all have starting experience.

CB1 (3): Prince Amukamara, Kyle Fuller, Johnthan Banks

CB2 (4): Marcus Cooper, Sherrick McManis, Deiondre’ Hall, B.W. Webb

CB3 (3): Bryce Callahan, Cre’von LeBlanc, Rashaad Reynolds

The Bears’ cornerback group isn’t great, but it’s better than it was last year. Amukamara and Cooper have potential to become a solid outside tandem, while Callahan is a good option at nickelback.

FS (4): Adrian Amos, Eddie Jackson, Deon Bush, DeAndre Houston-Carson

SS (3): Quintin Demps, Harold Jones-Quartey, Chris Prosinski

Quintin Demps was a very good signing by the Bears. While they didn’t draft a safety early, Eddie Jackson could compete for a starting spot this year. Jones-Quartey, Bush, Prosinski and Houston-Carson are all decent depth pieces.

K (2): Connor Barth, Andy Phillips

P (1): Pat O’Donnell

LS (1): Patrick Scales

There’s very little change in the specialist group. Phillips is a favorite among Bears fans on Twitter, but it’s unlikely that he’s the long-term solution at kicker.

– Jacob Infante is a National Editor for cover32 and also covers the Chicago Bears. He can be followed on Twitter @jacobinfante24.

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