Quarterback Jay Cutler was clear that the offensive line is a concern until the pieces are settled in place. That is starting to play out during the early organized team activities, and that is not the only position group on offense:
Guard: Chris Spencer was an emergency fill-in at right guard last season when Gabe Carimi was injured and Lance Louis was shifted to right tackle. Now Louis is back at right guard and Spencer, primarily a center for most of his career, is the new left guard.
Trying to change the stance over, get your footwork down and just working on making your arm leg your power leg, Spencer said. It just takes some time to get used to.
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The Bears did not take an offensive lineman in the draft. Part of the reason was Spencer, whom they told right after the draft that he was moving from right to left. Now its about comfort factor.
Im getting there, Spencer said. Youre coming out of a left-handed stance. It changes what youre used to so it just takes some time to get used to it.
Tackle: JMarcus Webb and Chris Williams are each taking snaps at right tackle and at left. Both have played each position over their careers to this point.
Wide receiver: Alshon Jeffery was selected in the second round of this years draft. That doesnt mean he starts his career with the No. 1 offense. Not by any means.
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Brandon Marshall and Devin Hester are the wide receivers with the No. 1 offense. Jeffery and Earl Bennett are the wideouts with the No. 2 unit in its standard personnel.
Thats up to the coaches whether Im starting or not, Jeffery said. Im just going to go out and work hard and just learn from Brandon and Devin and Earl and the coaches. Whatever they tell me to do.