Projecting Bears ’53-man list

At the end of the first week of training camp, Sun-Times Patrick Finley predicts who will stay for week 1 and who will leave:

VIOLATION

Defender

Probably like: 3

He’s in: Andy Dalton, Justin Fields, Nick Foles

Fall: Bears would love to take on Foles, the second year of a three-year, $ 24 million deal and the NFL’s most educated third starter. The Colts, with injured Carson Wentz and head coach Frank Reich, Foles ’former striker coordinator with the Eagles, look ideal. The bears didn’t expect much in return.

They said it: Right now, everyone knows it [Daltons] the experience brings with it some self-confidence. I think it rubs a lot of people. OffensIve Coordinator Bill Lazor

Run back

Probably like: 5

She is: Starring David Montgomery, Tarik Cohen, Damien Williams, Ryan Nall, Khalil Herbert

He is in a bubble: Artavis Pierce

He out: CJ Marable

Down: Assuming Cohen returns from a torn ACL over the next six weeks, Bears ’top three runners are rocked. Nall and Pierce have both shown flashes, and Herbert could be the kickbacker. The bears may justify holding five setbacks because Cohen and Williams act as actual receivers.

They said it: If [Montgomery] runs the ball well and did well with the O-line. coach Matt Nagy, who said he could average 20 positions

Wide receiver

Probably like: 5

He’s inStarring: Allen Robinson, Darnell Mooney, Damiere Byrd, Marquise Goodwin, Dazz Newsome

He’s in a bubble: Riley Ridley, Javon Wims

He’s outStarring: Rodney Adams, Justin Hardy, Thomas Ives, JonVea Johnson, Chris Lacy, Jester Weah

Fall: The Bears have been waiting for years for regular donations from Wims and Ridley; instead, they have 38 catches in five combined seasons. This year, one of them joins Anthony Miller on the recipient list, which the Bears can no longer expect.

They said it: He does what he has to do. He is simple. He knows his role. He is fast. He is a smooth runner. Great on Byrd

Close finish

Probably like: 4

He’s inStarring: Jimmy Graham, Cole Kmet, Jesse James, JP Holtz

He’s in a bubble: Jesper Horsted

He’s out: Scooter Harrington

Down: Kmet played 33 strokes less than Graham last year. This won’t happen again, the bears are driving their second year’s tight head and using Graham as a threat. The bears had 10 tight heads on the list the day they drafted Kmet. They’re six when James is added as a depth piece on camp eve.

They said it: With Cole, his role is sure to increase. Great

Offensive line

Probably like: 8

She is: Starring Teven Jenkins, Cody Whitehair, Sam Mustipher, James Daniels, Germain Ifedi, Larry Borom, Elijah Wilkinson, Alex Bars

He is in a bubble: Arlington Hambright, Lachavious Simmons

He out: Dieter Eiselen, Dareuan Parker, Adam Redmond, Badara Traore, Tyrone Wheatley Jr.

Down: The Bears have a whole new starting lineup compared to last year’s Week 1. Jenkins ’poor back worries; Having played the right tackle for most of his college career, Jenkins needs all the clicks he finds on the left side during practice. Wilkinson is a lone experienced backup for teams.

They said it: The offensive line is a unified thing, so we all need to see with one eye at a time. It is a unique and great part of the drive. Mustipher

DEFENSE

Line of defense

They are likely to retain: 5 *

She is: Starring Eddie Goldman, Akiem Hicks, Bilal Nichols, Angelo Blackson, Mario Edwards *, Mike Pennel

He’s in a bubble: Khyiris Tonga

He out: Daniel Archibong, Sam Kamara, LaCale London

Down: Edwards was suspended from the first two matches of the bears for violating a league policy that improves the league’s performance, so he ignores the 53-person list. Therefore, we can keep six linemen in this exercise, but count only five. Pennel, who has played 91 games for the Packers and Chiefs, has an early lead over Tonga, a seventh-round choice, as a backup destination.

They said it: When we can give [Hicks] break during training camp, try to help him, take repetitions away from him. He comes back in awesome condition. Defense Coordinator Sean Desai

Outside the linebacker

They are likely to retain: 4

She is: Starring Khalil Mack, Robert Quinn, Jeremiah Attaochu, Trevis Gipson

He is in a bubble: James Vaughters, Charles Snowden

He out: Ledarius Mack, Caleb Johnson

Down: Bears hopes Attaochu, who had five sacks with the Broncos last year, will give them more pass-rush presence than Barkevious Mingo did last year. After Quinns ’devastating season last year, they may need him. Keep an eye out for Snowden, who some experts predicted would be a fourth-round choice, but fell into the position of a claimed free agent.

They said it: I’m going to my 11th year trying to prove it to myself first, then I’m sure everyone will accept it. Quinn

Inside the linebacker

They are likely to retain: 5

She is: Roquan Smith, Danny Trevathan, Josh Woods, Joel Iyiegbuniwe, Christian Jones

He out: Austin Calitro

Down: Jones was nicknamed Cheese by former Bears coordinator Mel Tucker in his first franchise employment and will return in three years with Lions. Hell joins Iyiegbuniween and Woods on the list of special teams; Both played a total of 645 pieces in kick games last year.

They said it: I love [Jones] personality. She is ready to learn, she has a relationship with Seani. So this depth, which has this depth within the line builder, is going to be crucial. Great

Corner piece

They are likely to retain: 6

He’s inStarring: Jaylon Johnson, Desmond Trufant, Kindle Vildor, Thomas Graham, Duke Shelley, Artie Burns

He’s in a bubbleStarring: Xavier Crawford, Michael Joseph, Tre Roberson, Teez Tabor

He out: Dionte Ruffin

Down: The Bears will spend the next six weeks rehearsing beginners in two out of three-thirds slots and anyone playing opposite Johnson. They ask the league for help if they don’t see what they want.

They said it: Everyone’s style of play is different. I know Jaylon is different from Trufant. I know Trufant is different than Kindle. Once these things are set in stone, you can then get everything in your hands and get out of there. security Tashaun Gipson

Safety

They are likely to retain: 5

She is: Starring Eddie Jackson, Tashaun Gipson, DeAndre Houston-Carson, Deon Bush, Marqui Christian

He is in a bubble: Jordan Lucas

Down: Jackson hasn’t trained at camp because of the hamstring problem, but the bears say they’re not worried. The last refuge is the battle with Lucas, who left last season because of the coronavirus, and with Christian, who the Bears signed twice last year but never played the game.

They said it: [Jacksons] I got the same script as the coaches. So he knows what all the calls are. He communicates. He helps future guys on the field and gives them points. When you get it and get players to coach players and speak the same language, I think it brings a lot of added value. Defense Coordinator Sean Desai

SPECIALISTS

They are likely to retain: 3

She is: K Cairo Santos, P Pat ODonnell, LS Patrick Scales

He out: K Brian Johnson

Down: The Bears will return all three experts for the first time as Task Force Coordinator Chris Taborsina at Halas Hall. The Bears signed Santos, who made 30/32 kicks last year, to a three-year deal worth as much as $ 11 million in March.

They said it: We don’t look at the missed kicks and we go, Oh, I did it last year. Last year was last year. This year is this year. Tabor