Predicting Every Chicago Bears Starter and Next Man Up

Jun 14, 2016; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talks to quarterbacks David Fales (8) and Brian Hoyer (12) during mini-camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2016; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) talks to quarterbacks David Fales (8) and Brian Hoyer (12) during mini-camp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tackle Charles Leno (72) against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions defeated the Bears 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tackle Charles Leno (72) against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions defeated the Bears 20-14. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Left Tackle

1. Charles Leno- Leno may be the most debated person on the Bears roster. Leno finished the year strong at left tackle in 2015, but many aren’t certain if he has the skills to play the most important position on the Bears offensive line. Pace and Fox seem confident in him as they haven’t brought in any direct competition for him. Leno should be starting at left tackle week one in Houston and this season will show if he is a legitimate left tackle at the NFL level.

2. Nick Becton- Becton is a long shot to make the roster. He has bounced around at the NFL level and the Bears are his fourth team in just three seasons. He made the Bears roster last season, but with all the additions the Bears have made to the offensive line, it seems unlikely that he can hold onto a roster spot. The Bears might just use Whitehair, Chandler or even Massie as Leno’s backup if something should happen to him.

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