Ben Johnson on the Bears' Left Tackle Competition: 'We’d Like to See Someone Make It Clear to Us that He Is that Guy'
Theo Benedet joins a competitive race for the Bears' starting left tackle spot amid concerns about injuries and durability among current candidates, coach Dan Roushar said.
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Ben Johnson on the Bears' left tackle competition: 'We’d like to see someone make it clear to us that he is that guy'
The Bears entered training camp with a key position battle at left tackle. Now more than three weeks into their work, that competition is far from determined.


Bears morning report: Left tackle competitions adds a new contender
The Bears' practice Thursday will provide another chance for the team to figure out exactly who they want to start at left tackle.The three-man starting left tackle competition took on a fourth player Wednesday when Theo Benedet rotated with veteran Braxton Jones. Rookie Ozzy Trapilo, meanwhile, played second-string right tackle behind Darnell Wright.Trapilo, who played half the team’s snaps at left tackle on Sunday, hasn’t been eliminated from …
Insider Reveals Chicago Bears' Real Thoughts On Left Tackle Situation
The Chicago Bears haven’t made a decision at left tackle, and Wednesday’s practice only created more confusion. For the past several days, it felt like the position was down to a battle between veteran Braxton Jones and rookie 2nd round pick Ozzy Trapilo. However, that got thrown for a loop when Trapilo spent more time at right tackle in practice while Jones split time with former undrafted free agent Theo Benedet. It was the latest sign that th…
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