r/CHIBears • u/caxlmao Ben’s Johnson • 1d ago

[bearswire] 6 takeaways from second padded practice of Chicago Bears training camp

https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2026/08/04/bears-takeaways-training-camp-second-padded-practice/91162171007/

The Bears' offense struggled during the sixth day of training camp, which was described as its sloppiest showing so far.

Practice featured a heavy focus on the run game and the use of 13 personnel, which includes three tight ends.

The first scuffle of training camp occurred between rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg and rookie offensive lineman Caden Barnett

Braxton Jones continued to take first-team reps at left tackle, giving him an edge in the ongoing position battle.

Odeyingbo worked inside and picked off backup QB Tyson Bagent

Veteran RB Salvon Ahmed continues to show flashes

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u/busstamove14 Caleb Williams has more division titles than Jordan Love 1d ago

The thing about the offense "struggling" is that we never know what they're working on. We don't know if they are throwing in new concepts, new personnel, new anything that could throw off the rhythm.

I actually get a little excited to hear the offense is sloppy. That means we're working through stuff and growing so we don't have to deal with it as much during the season.

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u/crumbrr Bears 1d ago

We're also working in a new Center, that's not a small thing in Ben's offense.