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all true, but I dont think that depth chart will stay that way long - I really think it's more a matter of having to provide one before the preseason game, and less about communicating anything about what the coaches plan to do opening day. Its SO tantilizing because we all want answers to those questions, and here is something that looks like a fact - but I dont think it really is. I need to see it myself anyway to have an actual opinion on the depth chart, and unfortunately I dont think the preseason is going to give us that. as for Trapilo and Burden, it's all good that we disagree, since it's just a gut instinct anyway at this point. I don't have any real info. Maybe if I saw the players I'd be all in on Jones? I have no idea. But I do know that Jones is in the last year of his deal, and Trapilo is in the first year of his rookie deal, and consistency on the OL is really important, so that tells me Trapilo has the edge if they're close. But I havent seen them play this year, so maybe Id have a strong opinion for one or the other if I had. Stinger said some beat writer said they purposely put the rookies behind for this initial depth chart. Cool. That may be another way of what you're saying too - that they have to keep growing to earn it. In any case, no matter who wins these battles, I dont think this depth chart means anything real?

I'll disagree on both. The are two guys killing in camp above Burden. Burden will continue to rise though, when he gets up to speed. Braxton Jones is the incumbent and must be clearly beaten. That has not happened as of yet.

I saw a quote that BJ said starting jobs and positions are going to be heavily weighted by these upcoming joint practice. Way he said it kind of just continues with how he sets the tone that practice matters and details matters and message he sent on an off day was - you better show up with your best against Miami cause I’m making decisions on this stuff.

What encourges me is BJ always played well against the Viking D. He scored 31 points in both games against that defense last year. In 2023 scored 30 points each game. 24 and 34 his first year as the OC in 2022.

Ben said he made the depth chart with input from the coaches. He also don't put a lot of stock into it.

That sounds right. There is no way Burden is so far back, and i think Trapilo is ahead of Jones, but thats just a gut feeling.

Im not sure until we see preseason games they actually will hear who is the leading canadate to start at LT, they are dividing the first team reps. With Kiran hurt, Im sure it takes him out of that competition.

One of the beat writers said that the rookies were intentional listed out of starters roles to create position competion. Loveland was the only listed starter because Kmet was hurt. I seen a CHGO post that said Cole's injury was not serious and avoided a long term injury. Has anyone seen anything about that?

I don't think deception is in play. I believe Braxton is winning the job. Would make for a great trade in season if Trapillo develops.

certainly a possibility. I also think the depth chart today isn't real. I heard somewhere (was it on CHGO?) that the coaches may not even have participated in it. Whatever the case, it will change over the next few weeks for sure.

If there is any thought toward trading Braxton before the start of the season we will need to showcase him in the preseason. Keeping him listed as the starter helps even if everyone sees through the deception. Poles can still say he is healthy and our starter but he’s working his way back to full strength.

His QB is getting no practice with him. Our Defense mixes up coverages. We also press a lot to take away early timing on routes. It won’t be easy for McCarthy on a road game.

Here is on there, all the way to the right, 7th Safety right now.

Switch your VPN to Mexico because apparently Mexicans are allowed to watch anything on Youtube without the usual copyright restrictions. If that fails search for Inside Training Camp Live and Caleb

The Bears left out Tysheem Johnson FS Oregon. He should be a stud, makes men wonder if they are trying to hide him and stash him on ps to start.

Jordan Addison is suspended for the first 3 weeks of the season. So the Bears will get the Vikings in Week 1 without their WR2, which is a pretty big deal because their next best WR is Nailor, which will scare nobody. Jefferson is also currently hurt with a hamstring injury, but has a month to heal. Stop the run and shade to Jefferson's side should make for a very winnable game for the Bears in Week 1.

I don't think so because he was signed so late. I believe the free agency period before the draft are the only signings that count towards the formula.

The one I posted was from the Bears. I don't know where Ourlads gets theirs from.

Work travel, limited access to internet while on site. I am back now until early September.

I dont know if its just me, but I havent seen you around for awhile, is everything ok?

I dont think that list has been updated, is there a date on it? Here is a 8/5/2025 depth chart from Ourlads. It has Jones at 1 but I dont think this changes until we get thru the preseason. With Kmet getting hurt it now lists Loveland at 1. https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/depthchart/CHI

With Keenan Allen signing a 8.3 mil contract with the Chargers do we get a comp pick for that ? Does anyone know?

Totally understand that.

That didnt open but I think I already saw it. The best interview I ever saw Caleb give. I think it was Marquee sports that did the interview. Its called The Chicago Football Show. I went to their channel and couldnt find it. If its a different one let me know so I can watch it.

Might mean nothing, but here are some interesting developments: 1. Loveland and Kmet both as "starters" 2. Jones over Trapilo at starting LT 3. Monangai as RB6, Homer still RB3 4. Duvernay as WR4, Burden WR5 5. Bagent as QB2, Keenum QB3 6. 3x DTs listed as starters (Jarret, Dexter, Billings) 7. Sewell over Hyppolite at LB 8. Stevenson as CB2 over Smith and Wright