The Chicago Bears drafted Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright at No. 10 overall for good reason. Wright is already rolling with the starting lineup to start the OTA sessions for Chicago.
Wright was the Bears’ starting right tackle to kick off the offseason program. It’s not unexpected; Chicago’s offensive line was substandard in 2022 and Wright is coming off a fantastic final season for the Volunteers. Even so, it’s not uncommon for NFL teams to make rookies “earn” the spot over a returning veteran.
The Bears dispensed with that protocol, immediately inserting Wright into the lineup over Larry Borom, who started nine games at right tackle for Chicago in 2022. Good on coach Matt Eberflus for avoiding the charade.
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Cody Whitehair was at center in #Bears OTA. Teven Jenkins LG, Braxton Jones LT, Ja'Tyre Carter RG, Darnell Wright RT.— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) May 23, 2023
