Building the Bears’ starting five based on Ben Johnson’s vision for using his skill players on offense like a basketball team originally appeared on A to Z Sports.

The Chicago Bears put the pads on for the first time in training camp, and there were a number of standouts from Monday's practice.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson loves rookie Colston Loveland's work ethic as the 10th overall pick rehabs his way back from an offseason shoulder surgery

Williams had a rough morning that started with a pick-six to linebacker Tremaine Edmunds on the first snap of 11-on-11 work and later felt Johnson’s fire when the first-string offense couldn’t get lined up correctly in seven-on-seven drills. After multiple pre-snap issues, Johnson couldn’t watch anymore and yelled, “You’re out,” to the entire unit.

Braxton Jones, who's been the starter for the past three seasons, will face competition from rookie Ozzy Trapilo and second-year pro Kiran Amegadjie. Jones is recovering from a fractured fibula suffered at the end of last season, but you'd still assume the incumbent starter has the edge in the battle.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson wants to see a 70% completion rate from quarterback Caleb Williams in their first year together as the team opened training camp Tuesday at Halas Hall.

The Bears are holding their first practice in pads Monday morning, which will give coach Ben Johnson his first real look at the running game and the strength of his offensive and defensive lines. It’s their fifth practice of training camp.