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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.
Analysis: The last time the Bears offense might have been truly well balanced and effective was about a decade ago but Ben Johnson's approach requires it.
Ben Johnson grants Bears' wish to be coached harder on Day 1 by yanking 1st-string offense off field
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.