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 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (55) gets ready to snap the ball in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu (55) gets ready to snap the ball in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

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1. Hroniss Grasu- Grasu is an interesting case. He was a third round pick in 2015 and broke camp as the backup. After Will Montgomery went down with an injury, Grasu was thrown into the mix and had some serious struggles at times. While he did show some flashes, he was overmatched frequently, which hopefully will be combatted by gaining twenty pounds during the offseason. Grasu will be given the opportunity to start, but the Bears will give opportunities to Larsen and rookie Cody Whitehair at the position as well.

2. Cody Whitehair- Whitehair was the Bears second round pick this year and will be starting on the offensive line in week one. Whitehair will most likely be starting at left guard, but the Bears will also consider starting Larsen or Amini Silatolu at left guard and see if Whitehair outperforms Grasu. Center is definitely a wide open position for the Bears heading into training camp.

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