Breaking Down the Chicago Bears’ Likely Opening Game Starting Lineup
Published by Matt Eurich on August 18, 2014
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
Now that two weeks of the NFL preseason are officially in the books, the Chicago Bears are less than three weeks away from their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field.
Throughout the offseason and training camp, general manager Phil Emery has worked tirelessly to put together the best roster he can for the 2014 season.
As the preseason winds down, all NFL teams will begin the process of trimming their rosters from 90 players to 53 before the start of the regular season. While some of the final few spots on the roster are still up for grabs, some of the projected starters on both sides of the football appear to be locked in now.
Offensively, the Bears appear ready to have the same 11 players starting in Week 1 against the Bills as they did last season in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
On the defensive side of the football there are still some positions with questions marks. The defensive line and cornerback spots appear to be locked in, while strong-side linebacker and both safety positions are up in the air.
Every position is still subject to change with two more preseason games to go, but here is our breakdown of the Chicago Bears’ likely starting lineup for Week 1.
