Bears, Theo Benedet
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Analysis: Some might be disappointed the second-round rookie from Boston College hasn't seized a chance to oust Braxton Jones, but should they?
Benedet winning the starting job would be one of the biggest upsets in recent Bears training camp history. An undrafted rookie out of Canada a year ago, Benedet hurt his hamstring in the Hall of Fame Game and eventually spent the season on the practice squad.
Theo Benedet has emerged as a contender for the left tackle job, and OL coach Dan Roushar spoke highly of him.
The undrafted left tackle candidate, who made his name as a practice squad singer last year, says the bid to be starter is what he expected of himself.
Chicago Bears' left tackle competition heats up as Theo Benedet challenges Kiran Amegadjie for a key position.
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SB Nation on MSNHas Theo Benedet jumped Kiran Amegadjie on the depth chart?
This development does potentially show that Benedet has now jumped Amegadjie on the depth chart, which is a dangerous place for Amegadjie to be in because that means his spot on the 53-man roster may no longer be secure. Why? Let’s take a look.