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Training Camp Day 2 Roundup: Ben Johnson Pulls 1st Team Offense, Plus Who Got First Team Reps at Left Tackle?
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, JUL 23 – New head coach Ben Johnson demands high competition and defensive intensity as the Bears aim to improve after a disappointing season, with linebacker Tremaine Edmunds making an early impact.
- On Wednesday, July 23, the Chicago Bears kicked off training camp at Halas Hall, placing Caleb Williams under the spotlight.
- Competing for the blindside, three linemen will vie under Ben Johnson’s open competition stance, as Johnson said, `We're coming in with blank slates right now`.
- Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's unit dominated day one of practice, with Tremaine Edmunds intercepting Caleb Williams' first pass, highlighting the defense's aggressive man-to-man scheme.
- Meanwhile, Kiran Amegadjie and Braxton Jones serve as backups in the competition, while GM Ryan Poles said Braxton Jones is 'ready to go' after ankle surgery.
- Preseason kicks off on August 7, setting the stage for roster decisions with the offensive line projected to rank among the NFL's best after interior overhaul but left tackle remains a key uncertainty.
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Training Camp Day 2 Roundup: Ben Johnson pulls 1st team offense, plus who got first team reps at left tackle?
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — If day one of training camp was any indication, the Chicago Bears coaching staff meant business heading into the team's first organized practices Wednesday. Ben Johnson was his usual fiery, detail-oriented self, while defensive coordinator Dennis Allen waited no time to put his side of the ball through the meat grinder, and one rookie stood out during early team drills. Defense tops offense early It was a rough first da…
Mixed bag for Bears' rookie class on Day 1 of training camp as WR Luther Burden III remains out
It’s going to take the Bears awhile to figure out what they’re getting from their rookie class, especially as some of the top players they drafted deal with injuries.Tight end Colston Loveland, the No. 10 pick, was on the field for the first day of training camp Wednesday, but was limited. General manager Ryan Poles indicated there likely will be a ramp-up period as he recovers from shoulder surgery.Second-rounder Luther Burden III, a major inve…
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Bears defense opens training camp by picking on QB Caleb Williams and the offense
The Chicago Bears defense dominated from the start against coach Ben Johnson's offense to begin training camp Wednesday as Caleb Williams' first pass was picked off by Tremaine Edmunds.
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