While the Bears plan to give Jones a shot to keep his spot, they\u2019ll look at all possible options in order to provide the best protection for Williams. Amegadjie and Trapilo split snaps with the first-team offense during the spring and both will get a chance to show why they should be the starter.<\/p>\n
Amegadjie\u2019s rookie season is hard to gauge. He missed most of the offseason last year after Poles selected him in the third round last year, which stunted his development. In the six games that he did play, Amegadjie struggled to keep up with the pace of the NFL game. But Bears coaches have remained confident in his ability to develop.<\/p>\n
Trapilo also will get a chance to prove he was worth a second-round pick in this year\u2019s draft. At 6-foot-8, 312 pounds, Trapilo has the frame to fill the need. Although Trapilo primarily played right tackle at Boston College, he told reporters that he\u2019s worked from both sides to be ready for any opportunity that presented itself.<\/p>\n
How quickly the Bears make the decision also will be interesting to watch next month. Johnson has mentioned that he would like to have his starting five offensive line set as soon as possible so the unit can jell. The Bears staff will be looking for a common trait during training camp.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe No. 1 job of an offensive tackle, doesn\u2019t matter right or left, is to pass protect,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cAnd so you need to be able to block their best pass rusher one on one. To me, that\u2019s the No. 1 job and everything we can get out of them in the run game will be gravy on top of it. But we got to find out who the best pass protector is, the most consistent pass protector is, and really that\u2019s for all five guys up front.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jones, Amegadjie and Trapilo will all try to prove they\u2019re the best fit.<\/p>\n
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\n Chicago Bears offensive linemen Ozzy Trapilo (75) and Vincent Murphy (68) warm up on the field during the NFL football team’s rookie camp in Lake Forest, Ill., Saturday, May 10, 2025. (AP Photo\/Nam Y. Huh)
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