Seems Kyle Monangai Already Has Reputation Among His Draft Classmates

CHGO Bears: Takeaways from Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp, Kyle Monangai Stands Out

Chicago Bears Rookie Minicamp has come and passed. What are the biggest takeaways? Is Luther Burden actually healthy? And can Ruben Hyppolite be the starting Sam Linebacker in his first season? Later, Mark Carman sits down with Kyle Monangai to get his impressions of his first NFL camp. Plus, Adam Hoge reveals which players are on the blue tier of his roster tiers. Join Adam Hoge, Mark Carman and Greg Braggs Jr. on the CHGO Bears Podcast.

Seems Kyle Monangai Already Has Reputation Among His Draft Classmates

When you think about 7th round picks, you’re predisposed to believe a player is nothing more than a great athlete with minimal college production or a sturdy player who might be helpful on special teams. You rarely secure a highly productive player from a top conference. Yet the Chicago Bears managed that when they selected Kyle Monangai out of Rutgers. Here was a running back who put up over 1200 rushing yards in each of the past two seasons wh…

Chicago Bears veteran put on surprise notice after rookie has impressive minicamp

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants to have as much competition as possible for starting jobs before the season and touches during the season. One veteran was put on notice following rookie minicamp this weekend. The three-day practice was a taste of what’s to come this spring. The Bears have several voluntary minicamp practices with veterans that will begin on May 20. Chicago will have mandatory minicamp from June 3-5. Running back D’And…