Exactly a year ago, Chicago Bears fans were in a completely different boat. Going into training camp 2021, the team had just as many questions as they do this year, but a different kind.
Last year, there were questions like: Will head coach Matt Nagy actually roll with Andy Dalton as his starting quarterback? Will Akiem Hicks, Robert Quinn and Eddie Goldman be able to stay healthy? Will Allen Robinson and the Bears be able to repair their relationship?
With those questions now in the rear view, the new concerns include topics of youth and inexperience. Many of the aging veterans are gone, giving way to a fluid roster that’s going to be taking shape over the course of a couple of offseasons.
With so many younger guys and a completely fresh coaching staff, training camp will look a lot different than it did a year ago. The players we’re looking forward to seeing have shifted, while some indeed remain the same.
On a rebuilding roster, there are a few Chicago Bears players fans want to see stand out above the rest.
Fans attend camp to see all of their favorite players. Certainly, people will be there to watch guys like Darnell Mooney, David Montgomery and Roquan Smith. There’s no doubt those three will have a crowd of people cheering their names.
But, the Bears have some new faces this year that fans are going to want to see practice well. Going even further, there are some young guns that fans are hoping to see absolutely dominate in training camp.
A team like the Bears is not going to compete in the near future (2022, at least) but laying the groundwork for success in 2023 is important. The Bears could have some significant cornerstones on their current roster, should they pan out and develop quickly in their early years.
During this year’s training camp, three players stand out as guys we want to see perform at a high level. If they dominate, then hope will reach a new level amongst Chicago fans.
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