Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus has made one thing abundantly clear this offseason. The 2022 Bears will start players who give the team the best chance to win, regardless of draft pedigree or past success.
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson was the first to experience a surprise' demotion' during minicamp last month. Arguably the team's top young defender, Johnson lined up with the second team in what coach Matt Eberflus downplayed as not a big deal. Johnson was back with the first-teamers during the Bears' recently concluded OTA sessions.
Right tackle Teven Jenkins wasn't, however. Instead, rookie Braxton Jones was given time with the first team at left tackle. Larry Borom, who lined up as Chicago's left tackle throughout the offseason, was the first-team right tackle at OTAs. It was Jenkins' turn to run with the backups.
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