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Dakota Dozier, who had been spending time running with the first-team offensive line at right guard, went down with an injury during the Bears' first mandatory minicamp practice.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus, who worked with Marinelli for five seasons with the Cowboys, will have the former Bears defensive coordinator and defensive line guru speak to the current team this week. “Everybody who talks to him just loves him to death.”

Inexperienced players got a chance to show what they can do on the offensive and defensive lines on Day 2 of Bears minicamp.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus, who worked with Marinelli for five seasons with the Cowboys, will have the former Bears defensive coordinator and defensive line guru speak to the current team this week. “Everybody who talks to him just loves him to death.”

Bears coach Matt Eberflus, who worked with Marinelli for five seasons with the Cowboys, will have the former Bears defensive coordinator and defensive line guru speak to the current team this week. “Everybody who talks to him just loves him to death.”

Coach Matt Eberflus said the Bears will be mixing and matching to find the best five offensive-line starters. On Wednesday, Jones, a fifth-round pick from Southern Utah, played with the first-team offense, with Larry Borom at right tackle.

Coach Matt Eberflus said the Bears will be mixing and matching to find the best five offensive-line starters. On Wednesday, Jones, a fifth-round pick from Southern Utah, played with the first-team offense, with Larry Borom at right tackle.

It hasn't been an easy flip, but Ryan Poles is trying to turn the Bears from an old and expensive team to one that isn't those things.

The lack of experienced right guard help might make two Bears late-round rookies their best option at this position, especially because their coaches have relied on first-year players in similar circumstances in the past.

Analysis: The popular notion is the Bears did nothing to help Justin Fields but they actually did take several steps designed to complement his skills while aiming for 2023 when they have more cash and a first-round draft pick available.