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Adam Schefter still believes Bears will trade Teven Jenkins

While Bears OL Teven Jenkins appears to be the favorite to start at right guard, Adam Schefter still believes Jenkins will be traded.

It’s certainly been an eventful summer for Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, whose future in Chicago appeared up in the air.

Jenkins missed seven consecutive practices of training camp, and he had to deal with rumors about his clashing with coaches and reports that he’s on the trade block.

But things have turned around for Jenkins, who appears to have carved out a role for himself at right guard, which is a position he just started playing.

While Jenkins appears to be the favorite to start at right guard, that hasn’t stopped ESPN’s Adam Schefter from believing Jenkins will still be traded.

“I still think (Teven Jenkins) will be traded,” Schefter said on ESPN 1000’s Peggy and Dionne Show. “My belief is they’ll wind up trading him before the final roster cutdown day or right around there, if not before.”

While Schefter didn’t cite any specific reason why, it bears watching considering he’s an insider with a good ear for what’s happening around the league.

“My guess would be that he is not a Bear this season,” Schefter said.

The Bears have been impressed with how Jenkins has looked at right guard in last week’s preseason game, and he’s been taking starting reps since last week, which certainly speaks to his value to the team.

But barring a massive offer, it’s hard to imagine Chicago dealing away a starting piece of their offensive line — especially as he’s still just 24 years old and in the second year of his rookie deal.

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Bear Necessities: David Montgomery excited for Teven Jenkins to prove everybody wrong

Bears OL Teven Jenkins has found new life at right guard, and David Montgomery can’t wait for him to prove everybody wrong.

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Coming out of college, Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was hailed for his nastiness in the trenches. It was something that attracted the previous regime to Jenkins, which is why they traded up to land him in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Fans caught a glimpse of that in Jenkins’ limited action as a rookie, and it’s something his teammate David Montgomery has learned to appreciate.

“He’s nasty,” Montgomery said. “He’s got controlled chaos. You can kind of see it when he’s playing.”

It’s been a rough start to Jenkins’ NFL career, which started with him missing most of his rookie season after back surgery. This offseason, Jenkins was demoted to the second-team offense after beginning the spring as the starting right tackle.

Flash forward to training camp, Jenkins remained with the backups and then went on to miss seven straight practices. Rumors about a fallout with the coaching staff and reports the Bears were shopping him didn’t help matters.

But Jenkins has found new life at right guard, a position he started playing just last week. While Jenkins is making the transition from tackle to guard, his talent is undeniable. And one person who’s excited for his potential is Montgomery.

“I’m super excited for Tev to prove everybody wrong,” he said.

Jenkins made his debut at right guard in last Thursday’s preseason game, where head coach Matt Eberflus praised his performance.

“He did a good job in the game; he played a solid game,” Eberflus said. “You think about that for a second, coming in there for a couple of days and then starting in there and playing. We were impressed. He did a nice job. Now he’s got to continue to grow at the position. Like everybody else on the team, he’s got a lot to work on. But he had a good first outing in there.”

Jenkins has remained with the first-team at right guard since last week, which is an indication that he’s a presumed frontrunner a few weeks before the start of the regular season.

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Teven Jenkins, Larry Borom remain with first-team offense during Bears’ final training camp practice

For the second straight practice, Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom lined up at right guard and right tackle with the Bears’ first-team offense.

The Chicago Bears offensive line has been a hot topic of conversation throughout the offseason. And on the final day of training camp, things have gotten interesting.

For the second straight practice, Teven Jenkins and Larry Borom lined up at right guard and right tackle with the first-team offense. They also started last Thursday’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.

At this point, it sounds like the right guard and right tackle jobs are Jenkins and Borom’s to lose. Not that Eberflus would hint that Jenkins or Borom are the presumptive starters.

“It’s about guys who can sustain the performance, can sustain execution, and then take that to the first week,” Eberflus said. “So we’ll let that play out and we’ll see where it is.”

The Bears have remained true to their promise to explore all possible combinations this summer, which has included a position move for Jenkins and Borom getting another shot at right tackle.

Chicago has promised to put the best five guys out there on the offensive line. And while there are still a few weeks before the start of the regular season, the final starting offensive line combination of training camp feels significant.

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Bears’ Teven Jenkins assesses his debut at right guard vs. Seahawks

Bears OL Teven Jenkins fared well in his debut at RG vs. Seattle. But he recognizes he still has work to do as he transitions from tackle.

With the regular season less than a month away, Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins finds himself pushing for a starting job. There’s no doubt that his clearest route to cracking the starting lineup is at right guard, a position he just started taking reps at during last week’s practice.

It’s clear the Bears are encouraged by Jenkins’ potential at right guard, which is why he got ample time inside during Thursday’s preseason win over the Seahawks. That also included reps with the first-team offense, where Jenkins held his own and made the case for him to start. But he still recognizes that he’s got some work to do.

“I felt like I did good,” Jenkins told NBC Sports Chicago. “It’s just, overall, I have some good things, bad things to clean up, and that might be because of my adjustment period going to guard.

“The NFL is about production now. They don’t care how long it takes, it needs to happen now. I need to ramp up my process to go from tackle to guard.”

As Jenkins continues to make the rapid transition from tackle to guard, he pinpointed what he still needs to work on.

“Still getting the playbook and learn all the guard’s responsibilities, steps, and all my responsibilities because, at a certain point, I was still a little hazy at certain things,” Jenkins said. “But I know that I trust Sam Mustipher, I trust Larry Borom to always put me in a good spot. Having trust in those guys and them having trust in me is just assuring myself that I can be able to do it.”

Earlier this week, offensive line coach Chris Morgan pointed out how Jenkins’ skillset makes him a good fit at guard in this scheme. But for Jenkins, there are still difficulties when making then transition on the fly.

“The use of my eyes,” he said. “Because at tackle, you get so fixated on, like you’re on the outside and you can the whole thing basically out there because there is nothing blocking you. Now you have a defensive end and a corner that you have to watch out for too, and that’s from like an all-closed stance. Just basically trying to use my eyes is what I’m trying to do.”

For his first NFL game at guard, Jenkins did well. To the point where it didn’t look like he had only a couple of practices at right guard under his belt. The expectation is Jenkins will get plenty more looks at right guard in practice and in next Saturday’s preseason finale against the Browns.

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7 takeaways from the Bears’ preseason win over the Seahawks

From Justin Fields’ fit on offense to Teven Jenkins impressing at guard, here are our takeaways from the Bears’ preseason win vs. Seattle.

The second week of the preseason is just beginning for the rest of the NFL but for the Chicago Bears, it’s already concluded with a victory in hand. The Bears traveled to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks and made quick work of their opponents on a short week, winning 27-11.

The Bears starting offense only played one series, netting three points before they gave way to the reserves. But it didn’t matter who was on the field because the Bears capitalized at every turn, whether it was offense, defense, or special teams. It wasn’t until the very end that Seattle mounted any sort of comeback, but it was far too late to spoil a win.

Because the starters on both sides saw limited playing time, it can be difficult to find key takeaways but there was more than enough to dissect. Here are our takeaways from Thursday’s win.

It sounds like Teven Jenkins will start for Bears at right guard vs. Seahawks

Things are looking up for Bears OL Teven Jenkins, who appears to be getting the start at right guard vs. Seahawks.

Things are looking up for Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, who finds himself competing for a starting job. And he has a good chance to make a strong impression during Thursday’s preseason game against the Seahawks.

According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, Jenkins was lining up at right guard with the starting offensive line group during warmups.

It doesn’t come as a huge surprise considering Jenkins started taking reps at right guard this week during practice. While he started with the reserves, he worked his way up to the first-team during Tuesday’s practice.

It certainly seems like Jenkins’ best bet to crack the starting lineup is at right guard, where he’s competing with Michael Schofield. A strong performance by Jenkins should go a long way as he looks to edge out the veteran.

Offensive line coach Chris Morgan praised Jenkins’ skillset and believes he’s a good fit at guard in this offensive scheme.

“He’s got great size; he’s got good strength,” Morgan said. “He’s a smart football player. Those are all things you want inside, that translate inside. Things move fast inside.”

Larry Borom will get the start at right tackle with veteran Riley Reiff not suiting up.

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5 things to watch in Bears’ second preseason game vs. Seahawks

As the Bears gear up for their preseason game against the Seahawks, here are a few things we’ll be keeping an eye on.

The Chicago Bears are battling the Seattle Seahawks in their second preseason game, where they’re coming off a short week following Saturday’s preseason opener.

There are no shortage of storylines to monitor heading into this contest, whether we’re talking about some rookie debuts, roster implications or who’s going to step up in Week 2.

As the Bears gear up for their preseason game against the Seahawks, here are a few things we’ll be keeping an eye on.

10 Bears players to watch vs. Seahawks

Here are 10 Bears players to keep an eye on throughout the game Thursday evening against the Seattle Seahawks.

It’s only the middle of August but it feels like the grind of the regular season for the Chicago Bears given the NFL’s unique preseason scheduling. The Bears are playing on the west coast on a short week, taking on the Seattle Seahawks in a primetime matchup for their second preseason game.

The game will likely feature most of the team’s reserves, with most starters only getting around 6-10 plays, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Still, it’s a great opportunity to watch players who are looking to either continue their strong preseason campaigns, or others who are trying to get one started.

Here are 10 Bears players to keep an eye on throughout the game on Thursday evening.

1 player from each Bears position group to watch vs. Seahawks

The Bears will face the Seahawks on Thursday. Here’s one player at each position group we’re watching for Chicago.

The Chicago Bears will face off against the Seattle Seahawks in their second preseason game on Thursday night.

Head coach Matt Eberflus said that starters will be limited to around 6-10 reps — or a couple of series — with such a short turnaround. Still, there are plenty of players to keep an eye on — from rookies looking to make an impact to veterans fighting for a roster spot.

Ahead of Chicago’s second preseason game, here’s a look at one player to watch from each Bears position group.

Bears’ Teven Jenkins has opportunity to crack starting lineup at right guard

It wasn’t long ago that people were writing off Bears OL Teven Jenkins. Now, Jenkins now has an opportunity to earn a starting job at RG.

Just a couple of weeks ago, many were writing off Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins. After missing seven consecutive practices with an undisclosed injury and reports about him being on the trade block, Jenkins now has an opportunity to earn a starting job.

This week, Jenkins started getting reps at right guard rather than right tackle, where he’d been working all offseason. But on Tuesday, he got all of the reps at right guard with the first-team offense.

“We kicked him inside and he’s been there for a couple days and he’s doing a good job,” Eberflus said. “And we’re excited where he goes from this forward.”

Most of the offensive line looks to be settled with left tackle Braxton Jones, left guard Cody Whitehair and center Lucas Patrick. But the door has been opened for Jenkins to win the starting right guard job over Michael Schofield, who had a rough outing in last week’s preseason opener.

“I think he’s done a good job of staying the course, trying to find ways to help this team,” Whitehair said of Jenkins. “It’s never easy to have to move different positions, but I think he’s handled it well and I’m happy with where he’s at.”

Offensive line coach Chris Morgan believes Jenkins has the skillset to thrive at guard in this offensive scheme.

“He’s got great size; he’s got good strength,” Morgan said. “He’s a smart football player. Those are all things you want inside, that translate inside. Things move fast inside.”

Bears starters will be limited in Thursday’s preseason game against the Seahawks given the short turnaround this week. But Jenkins should see plenty of reps as he gets more experience at right guard.

“If you’re not an experienced guy at your position, we’re going to try to get you a little bit more, and that’s really at any position,” Eberflus said. “We’re going to try to get that. Those guys really don’t have a limitation. Some guys are capped at 20 (plays). And some guys don’t have a limitation. They could play as much as we want them to or need them to.”

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