3 biggest Chicago Bears storylines after 1 week of training camp

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 03: Roquan Smith #58 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a sack against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 24-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 03: Roquan Smith #58 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a sack against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 24-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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1. Rookies hit the ground running

Another question just last week was whether Jaquan Brisker would get signed before training camp started. The answer was yes, and from the first day of training camp, he was getting starters snaps.

Kyler Gordon was already signed, and he has not only jumped in as a starter, but he was also working on the outside, and in the slot as a starter.

Braxton Jones held down starting work until Riley Reiff was ready. Zach Thomas got first teamwork at left guard when Cody Whitehair took a day off, Ja’Tyre Carter started at right guard when Mustipher moved to center, and Kramer started at center with Patrick injured.

Dominique Robinson has mostly worked second team, but has had glowing reviews, and lastly is Elijah Hicks who missed OTAs, but has been able to get onto the training camp field.

Next. Eddie Jackson taking on new role. dark

The rookies on the offensive line are not expected to start, but they are getting valuable work. In the secondary, they have two day-one starters.