NO., NAME, HT., WT., AGE, EXP.
COMMENT
QUARTERBACKS
14 Brian Griese 6-3 214 32 10
Reliable backup has tools to be the starter but unlikely to get the call anytime soon.
8 Rex Grossman 6-1 217 27 5
Footwork is better and is great when on, but has to avoid senseless turnovers.
18 Kyle Orton 6-4 217 24 3
Was making strides to backup role in camp until knee injury slowed progress.
RUNNING BACKS
32 Cedric Benson 5-11 220 24 3
Ran Thomas Jones out of town, and now has to run show while remaining healthy. Good luck.
29 Adrian Peterson 5-10 210 28 6
Has shown flashes, but still miles away from being reliable backup team needs.
25 Garrett Wolfe 5-7 186 23 R
Great speed and low-to-the ground running should provide a spark, especially on third down.
FULLBACKS
45 Obafemi Ayanbadejo 6-2 230 32 9
Suspended first four games after taking a substance that violated the league’s steroid policy.
37 Jason McKie 5-11 245 27 6
Great blocker and solid pass catch out of the backfield who could run for a few yards.
WIDE RECEIVERS
80 Bernard Berrian 6-1 185 29 4
By season’s end, will be arguably the best deep-threat in the NFC, if not the league.
16 Mark Bradley 6-2 198 25 3
Could be the ideal complement to Berrian but has to stay healthy.
81 Rashied Davis 5-9 187 28 3
Despite size, is a feisty competitor who deserves more time on the field.
23 Devin Hester 5-11 186 24 2
Remains in return game but will catch on at receiver–if blocking improves. 83 Mike Hass 6-1 206 24 1
Arguably the best hands on the team, and would be a beast if a tad bigger and a few steps faster.
87 Muhsin Muhammad 6-2 215 34 12
Old veteran still has it but won’t be first option, with Berrian’s rapid development.
TIGHT ENDS
88 Desmond Clark 6-3 249 30 9
Those college years as a wide receiver continue to pay dividends.
85 John Gilmore 6-5 257 27 6
Showed good hands in preseason and is great insurance in case another goes down to injury.
82 Greg Olsen 6-5 254 22 R
Progress could be slowed by knee injury in final exhibition but created a buzz from the minute camp started.
OFFENSIVE LINE
67 Josh Beekman (RG) 6-2 310 24 R
Undersized but athletic, and can play either guard or center.
74 Ruben Brown (LG) 6-3 300 35 13
Nine-time Pro Bowl selection is effective but aging. Don’t say that to his face.
63 Roberto Garza (RG) 6-2 310 28 7
Athletic and has good technique, plus comes with a mean streak. Just ask ex-teammate Antonio Garay.
57 Olin Kreutz (C) 6-2 292 30 10
Arguably the best at the position and a superb leader willing to take the blame for the mistakes of others.
60 Terrance Metcalf (LG) 6-4 318 29 6
Showed some versatility during the preseason by moving from guard to tackle.
69 Fred Miller (RT) 6-7 314 34 12
Like Brown, a solid but aging player who still has some fight.
78 John St. Clair (LT) 6-5 315 30 8
Hampered by a shoulder injury in the preseason but still an effective backup.
76 John Tait (LT) 6-6 312 32 9
Slowly returned from off-season ankle injury yet remains a crucial element as a blocker in the running game.
DEFENSIVE LINE
95 Anthony Adams (DT) 6-0 300 27 5
Undersized but an experienced backup and former starter with the 49ers.
97 Mark Anderson (DE) 6-4 255 24 2
Tremendous first step put budding star a step ahead of teammate Alex Brown.
96 Alex Brown (DE) 6-3 260 28 6
Disgruntled vet won’t be traded unless Bears get extremely high value in return.
98 Dusty Dvoracek (NT) 6-3 303 24 1
One of the most intense Bears on the field and has run-stopping skills to go with it.
91 Tommie Harris (DT) 6-3 295 24 4
Arguably the best at his position in the league — when healthy — but effects of torn hamstring linger.
71 Israel Idonije (DE) 6-6 275 26 4
Can play inside or out, and even auditioned as an oversized gunner on special-teams coverage.
93 Adewale Ogunleye (DE) 6-4 230 30 7
In better shape this season and eager to return to Pro Bowl form. If not, might be done here.
99 Darwin Walker (DT) 6-2 294 30 8
Started slow while adjusting to teammates, but new acquisition will be major factor during season.
LINEBACKERS
94 Brendon Ayanbadejo 6-1 228 30 5
Assassin on special teams continues to be one of the league’s best non-regular players.
55 Lance Briggs 6-1 240 26 5
Contract dispute and crash involving Lamborghini won’t minimize the All-Pro on the field.
92 Hunter Hillenmeyer 6-4 238 26 5
Quietly holds own while working alongside two of the league’s best linebackers.
58 Darrell McClover 6-1 226 25 4
One of the most chiseled players on the team and could make impact on special teams.
62 Michael Okwo 5-11 232 22 R
Injuries have slowed development but potential has Bears feeling good.
54 Brian Urlacher 6-4 258 29 8
Picture this: Mr. All-World could be even better under the tutelage of new linebackers coach.
52 Jamar Williams 6-0 237 23 2
Will be a starter once Briggs bolts. Until then, a reliable backup at all three spots.
59 Rod Wilson 6-2 230 25 2
Solidified spot with outstanding special teams play in exhibitions.
CORNERBACKS
35 Corey Graham 6-0 195 22 R
Solidified spot with strong camp and highlight-worthy pass breakups in the final two exhibitions.
24 Rick Manning Jr. 5-9 193 26 5
Nickel back who would start on many other teams also gets it done on special teams.
36 Trumaine McBride 5-9 185 21 R
Seventh-round draft pick was surprise of training camp and shut-down guy of the future.
33 Charles Tillman 6-1 196 26 5
Didn’t get $18.5 million guaranteed for nothing but has to shake off a knee injury.
31 Nathan Vasher 5-10 183 25 4
Another high-price player who is worthy but needs to improve tackling skills to become elite.
SAFETIES
20 Adam Archuleta 5-11 215 29 7
Great in run support and understands system but needs to show capability to cover too.
30 Mike Brown 5-10 207 29 8
Unquestioned heart and punishing hitter has to stay healthy. Fingers are crossed.
38 Danieal Manning 5-11 198 25 2
Too good to keep off the field and will be a key returner alongside Devin Hester.
36 Brandon McGowan 5-11 207 23 3
Hard hitter one of the reasons Chris Harris was expendable.
44 Kevin Payne 6-0 212 23 R
Another one of the impressive rookie defensive backs but has to overcome rib injury to see the field.
SPECIAL TEAMS
9 Robbie Gould (K) 6-0 183 25 3
Reliable in the clutch and one of the most accurate kickers in team history, thus far.
4 Brad Maynard (P) 601 188 33 11
Maybe should audition for spot at running back based on an 18-yard scramble in the preseason.
65 Patrick Mannelly (LS) 6-5 265 32 10
Gets to chill during most practices but very good with own duties.
