Chicago Bears Release First Depth Chart of 2016

Painfully Thin: Tight End

The tight end position was a strength for the Bears last season, with Martellus Bennett and Zach Miller providing nearly 90 catches for almost 900 yards.  Bennett and the Bears had a parting of the ways for what we can only call irreconcilable differences.  Zach Miller, who’s the #1 tight end, had a breakout year, but he’s currently in the NFL’s concussion protocol.  Before last season, he missed the previous three years with season ending injuries.

Behind Miller, you’ve got a bunch of unproven guys and a few journeymen.  Khari Lee was an undrafted free agent before the Bears traded for him last season when he caught one ball for seven yards.

If the names Tony Moeki, Rob Housler and Gannon Sinclair don’t excite you, you’re not alone.  The most interesting name in the room might be undrafted rookie out of Harvard Ben Braunecker, who seems to have some upside if he can get himself out of the walking boot he’s in, missing all important reps at camp.

What do you think?  Which position is a strength for the Bears?  What are your biggest concern?  We’ll get to see the Bears depth on Thursday night when the world champs in town for the 2016 preseason lid-lifter.