Chicago Bears: What to remember from Teven Jenkins press conference

Chicago Bears: Teven Jenkins’ No. 1 rule: Keep your quarterback clean

As an offensive tackle, it’s written in the job description that you’re supposed to keep the quarterback clean. However, to Jenkins, that’s not just a job requirement; to Jenkins, that’s the first rule in his rule book.

"“The number one thing I’ve always learned is that you keep your quarterback clean.”"

And that’s the man that Chicago Bears fans will grow to love very quickly. It’s hard to dislike a guy when he keeps your quarterback clean, so if he holds true to this, he’ll be a very loved man across Chicago.

There’s also some evidence to this quote being something he truly holds as a top rule. Chicago Bears fans were greeted on Twitter with a graphic from Pro Football Focus (PFF) stating in Jenkins’ 1,129 snaps, he let up only two sacks. Yep, two. There are current linemen on the Chicago Bears right now that have surpassed that amount in a single game.

I guess that means he’s pretty good at following Rule No. 1, right? Yes, but that doesn’t automatically mean he’ll put up the same numbers in the NFL. However, Jenkins has an exciting perspective on the idea of battling against guys like Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn on a daily basis to ensure he gets better, as he hopes to continue his dominance in the NFL.

"“It’s like the old saying, ‘Iron sharpens iron.’ They’re great players, the only thing they’re going to do is make me great because I’m going against the best people in the NFL. I’m going in there day-in and day-out to keep on working with them every day until I can be the best that I can be and make our team even greater.”"

While Jenkins might not have a 1,129:2 “snaps-to-sacks allowed” ratio in the NFL, it sure sounds like he’s going to put in the work to strive for similar results.