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5 biggest storylines as Bears training camp begins

Training camp is underway for the Bears and there are several key storylines to follow as camp goes on.

The Chicago Bears kicked off training camp at Halas Hall this week, which means football Sundays are just around the corner.

The regular season peaking just over the horizon is bringing fans back into the Bears fold to learn all about the 2023 rendition of the team: how the rookies are faring, how well the offense is performing, etc.

With questions and anticipation swirling in the still very warm Chicago air, let’s take a step back and examine the biggest storylines heading into Bears training camp.

Chicago Bears 2023 training camp preview: Cornerback

Next up in our Bears training camp preview is cornerback, a position group they added more depth to this offseason.

Chicago Bears training camp is just around the corner, so it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest.

We’re unveiling our Bears 2023 training camp position previews, breaking down every player by position and examining the group’s biggest question.

Up next are the cornerbacks. Chicago’s passing defense ranked last in the NFL in net yards per attempt which explains why the team has drafted three cornerbacks in the last two drafts.

After suffering injuries to cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor last year, the Bears have added more depth and could possibly be getting ready for a future without Johnson.

Here’s a closer look at the Bears’ cornerbacks heading into training camp:

8 Bears rookies to watch during training camp

There’s plenty of excitement surrounding this Bears rookie class. Here are the most intriguing rookies to watch at training camp.

The Chicago Bears have an intriguing 2023 rookie draft class, headlined by first-round offensive tackle Darnell Wright.

General manager Ryan Poles addressed a slew of needs with his 10 draft picks, where many of these rookies are expected to contribute immediately this season.

As the Bears prepare for training camp later this month, this class of rookies has a lot to prove and learn ahead of some valuable preseason action in August.

Here’s a look at the eight most intriguing Bears rookies to watch during training camp:

7 Bears players who need a strong training camp

With training camp just around the corner, we’re taking a look at some Bears players who need to step it up this summer.

The Chicago Bears will be hunkering down at Halas Hall for their annual training camp in just under two weeks, and several players at key positions are aiming to have strong performances in an attempt to impress both the front office and coaches.

Training camp generally has one mantra that permeates every NFL team: no job is safe. While some proven veterans are unofficially locked in at their respective positions (Justin Fields at quarterback or Eddie Jackson at safety), the majority of players on the roster have something to prove.

Whether that player is a second or third-year vet who needs to display growth in their skillset lest someone else take their spot, or they’re a cemented starter but mistakes and lack of execution has their job on the chopping block, training camp will be the judge of which players see the field on Sundays, and who will be keeping the bench warm.

Here are seven Bears players who need to have a strong training camp.

30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 17 Kyler Gordon

Kyler Gordon is set to play nickel cornerback after bouncing around as a rookie. He’s up next in our Most Important Bears of 2023.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. There are a number of players, coaches and front office members that are crucial to the team’s success this season.

Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 Most Important Bears for the 2023 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season, look ahead to 2023 and tackle the biggest question facing them this year.

At No. 17 is cornerback Kyler Gordon, who overcame early struggles to finish his rookie season on a high note.

30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 22 Tyrique Stevenson

Our next player in our Most Important Bears of 2023 series is Tyrique Stevenson, expected to serve as a starter as a rookie.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. There are a number of players, coaches and front office members that are crucial to the team’s success this season.

Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 Most Important Bears for the 2023 season. We’ll recap their 2022 season, look ahead to 2023 and tackle the biggest question facing them this year.

Up next at No. 22 is cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who’s expected to serve as a starter in his rookie season.

2 Bears players projected to make NFL’s All-Rookie Team

The Bears saw big contributions from their rookie class last season, and the expectation is it’ll be more of the same with the 2023 class.

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The Chicago Bears saw big contributions from their rookie class last season, and the expectation is it’ll be more of the same with this 2023 class.

The Bears landed some potential impact contributors, including some who could be starting as rookies, with their 10 draft selections. That includes first-round tackle Darnell Wright and second-round cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who have both been projected to make NFL.com’s All-Rookie Team by Chad Reuter.

Chicago added an immediate plug-and-play right tackle in Wright, who was the second tackle taken in the NFL draft. He’ll be a big part in helping keep quarterback Justin Fields upright following a season where he was sacked 55 times in 15 games.

The Bears can take the next step in 2023 if Justin Fields ascends to top-10 quarterback status in Year 3. Chicago selected Wright to play right tackle on the revamped offense line, which is tasked with not only protecting the young signal-caller but also leading a power run game with D’Onta Foreman, Khalil Herbert and fourth-round pick Roschon Johnson (whom I considered for this list) at running back.

Meanwhile, Stevenson is also expected to start immediately for the Bears. With Kyler Gordon slated to play exclusively in the slot, Stevenson will start on the outside opposite Jaylon Johnson, giving Chicago a big boost in the secondary. And he’s already impressed during the offseason program.

Stevenson is already making plays during practices and will lean on his natural talent and confidence while honing his craft early on. He’s a physical presence in coverage and coming downhill against runs and screens.

There’s plenty of rookie talent on this roster, including defensive tackles Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens, running back Roschon Johnson and wide receiver Tyler Scott. While they might not start as rookies, they have the potential to carve out a significant role on this roster.

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Ranking the best Bears offseason acquisitions

We looked at every Bears offseason acquisition made by Ryan Poles to determine which ones were the best.

When the Chicago Bears take the field for the first training camp practice later this month, there will be plenty of new faces to see. General manager Ryan Poles was busy this offseason, overhauling areas of the Bears in hopes of improving upon a league-worst 3-14 record.

But with premium draft capital and the most available cap space of any team in the league, Poles made plenty of moves to bring in new players that should help the Bears rebound. Some moves were flashy signings that took place at the start of free agency. Others were late-round draft picks who could turn out to be steals. But which ones were the best?

Here is our ranking of the best Bears offseason moves thus far in 2023.

5 Bears rookies who could crack the starting lineup in 2023

Let’s take a look at the Bears players from this recent draft class who could carve out a starting role in 2023.

Bears general manager Ryan Poles made it clear his intent it to build through the draft, and we saw that from the impacts of his first rookie class. And that certainly looks to be the case with his 2023 class.

Poles addressed some big holes on the roster with some potential impact players in the draft, including some who are expected to start immediately as rookies — or could very well be starting by season’s end.

There are five Bears from this recent 2023 draft class who should crack the starting lineup this season. Let’s take a look:

Bears rookie CB Tyrique Stevenson primed to be ‘physical force’ on defense

Rookie CB Tyrique Stevenson made an impression during the Bears’ offseason, and he’s expected to start opposite Jaylon Johnson.

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Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is among several rookies poised to serve significant roles in their first season.

Stevenson worked his way up the depth chart this offseason and concluded mandatory minicamp working with the first-time defense, and the expectation is he’ll get the start for Chicago.

With second-year cornerback Kyler Gordon slated to play exclusively in the slot, Stevenson will focus on the outside, where he’s expected to start opposite Jaylon Johnson. Stevenson has impressed this offseason, but Eberflus believes he’ll be even better once the pads go on in training camp.

“We love where he is in terms of his length, his competitiveness and we know he tackles,” Eberflus said. “We know he likes to hit. That’s why he’s here. Corners need to tackle. They need to really be a physical force out there and he’s gonna do that. And we’re excited about that, getting the pads on. So I think he’ll take even a step up more when we get the pads on. We get to see him used to those pads.”

Stevenson will compete with Kindle Vildor and Jaylon Jones this summer for the starting job opposite Johnson, but it certainly sounds like Stevenson has made a strong impression already. Once the pads come on and he can show off his physical play, he’s expected to solidify himself as a Day 1 starter.

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