7 things to watch as Bears begin OTAs

With OTAs underway for the Bears, here are some storylines to monitor throughout offseason workouts.

The Chicago Bears have started the next phase of their offseason program with organized team activities (OTAs) at Halas Hall.

The Bears will meet as a team, veterans and rookies, for 10 voluntary workouts at Halas Hall. Those voluntary practices will be held from May 22-23, May 25, May 30-June 1 and June 5-8.

General manager Ryan Poles has added a slew of new faces to the roster, and they should serve impact roles for Chicago this season. There are a number of storylines to monitor throughout the offseason, including the progression of Justin Fields and plenty of competition across the board.

Here’s what we’ll be watching as the Bears begin OTAs this week: