The Chicago Bears have released their first official depth chart in what has felt like centuries for Chicago’s faithful. Following a dissapointment and letdown that was, in reality, a full season of gridiron action in 2009, hopes are high for the Bears and fans expect nothing less of success. Continue visiting chicitysports.com for Chicago Bears training camp updates and news.
Offense
Quarterback: Jay Cutler | Caleb Hanie (backup) | Dan LeFevour (third string)
Running Back: Matt Forte | Chester Taylor (backup) | Kahlil Bell (third string) | Garrett Wolfe (fourth string)
HBack: Desmond Clark | Will Ta’ufo’ou (backup) | Eddie Williams (third string) | Harvey Unga (fourth string)
Wide Receiver: Devin Hester, Johnny Knox | Devin Aromashodu (backup/slot) | Rashied Davis (backup/slot) | Earl Bennett (third string) | Juaquin Iglasias (third string) | Greg Mathews and Eric Peterman (fourth string)
Left Tackle: Chris Williams | Kevin Shaffer (second string)
Left Guard: Roberto Garza | Johan Asiata (second string)
Center: Olin Kreutz | Joshua Beekman (second string)
Right Guard: Lance Louis | James Marten (second string)
Right Tackle: Frank Omiyale | J’Marcus Webb (second string)
Defense
Left Defensive End: Mark Anderson/Israel Idonije (starters, up for debate)
Right Defensive End: Julius Peppers | Jarron Gilbert (second string)
Defensive Tackle: Tommie Harris | Marcus Harrison/Henry Melton (second string, up for debate)
Nose Tackle: Anthony Adams | Marcus Harrison/Matt Toeaina (second string, up for debate)
Strong Side Linebacker: Nick Roach/Pisa Tinoisamoa (starters, up for debate)
Middle Linebacker: Brian Urlacher | Hunter Hillenmeyer (second string)
Weak Side Linebacker: Lance Briggs | Brian Iwuh (second string)
Left Cornerback: Zackary Bowman | Corey Graham/Joshua Moore (second string, up for debate)
Right Cornerback: Charles Tillman | Tim Jinnings (second string)
Strong Safety: Danieal Manning | Craig Steltz (second string)
Free Safety: Chris Harris | Major Wright/Josh Bullocks (second string, up for debate)
Special Teams
Punter: Brad Maynard
Kicker: Robbie Gould
Holder: Brad Maynard
Kickoff Specialist: Robbie Gould
Kickoff Returner: Johnny Knox | Danieal Manning (second string)
Punt Returner: Devin Hester | Earl Bennett (second string)
Long Snapper: Patrick Mannelly | Desmond Clark (second string)