The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the start of training camp, where there are plenty of questions surrounding this team, especially on the offensive side of the football.
That has a lot to do with the development of quarterback Justin Fields, who’s entering a pivotal second season amid questions about his wide receivers and offensive line.
There are no shortage of players to watch when training camp kicks off, from new acquisitions to young guys looking to make an impact in 2022.
With that in mind, here’s one player to watch at each offensive position group at Bears training camp:
Quarterback: Justin Fields
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Once again, all eyes will be on quarterback Justin Fields, who’s entering a pivotal second season. There are plenty of concerns surrounding Fields’ supporting cast heading into 2022, including an unproven receiving corp and offensive line. One thing that’s not in question is his status as the starting quarterback, where he’ll be looking to take a step forward in his development.
The Bears are implementing a new offense under offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, one that promises to cater to Fields’ strengths, including getting him on the move, utilizing play action and letting him stretch the field with his deep ball. Fields noted the offense isn’t ready to play a game following mandatory minicamp, but that should change as the team gets more reps in training camp and preseason.
Running back: Trestan Ebner
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Running back is a position group that appears all but set with David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert, as well as the addition of fullback Khari Blasingame. But sixth-round rookie Trestan Ebner, who’s expected to lock down a roster spot, has a chance to carve out a nice role for himself on offense and special teams.
Ebner has been compared to former Bears running back Tarik Cohen, who proved to be versatile in three phases at running back, receiver and punt returner. Last year, Ebner has 148 carries for 799 yards (5.4 average) and two touchdowns, adding 28 receptions for 284 yards and a pair of scores. Ebner was the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Year in 2021 for his work as a kick returner, where he’s expected to contribute as a rookie.
Wide receiver: Byron Pringle
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