
“You’ve got to be a fiery competitor to be able to stay in this league and to get in one of these seats,” Eberflus said. The stair-step climb to becoming the team the Bears want to be will happen one day at a time.įor Eberflus, Tillman’s words Friday to motivate the rookies proved profound, particularly Tillman’s push for players to seek constructive criticism as well as the need to embrace competition and work with an urgent edge at all times.

Loud sounds can also work, so make sure you keep that whistle close when in survival mode. Your goal here is to blind someone (not really) or create contrast with flagging tape or flares. The Bears will then get their full team together for the start of practices at organized team activities on May 16. Packing a small camping mirror will not only keep your ugly mug clean, but it can also save your bacon in a survival situation. Rookie minicamp runs through the weekend. He has to learn the scheme and learn what works for him. Because you’re going to be blocking different types of pass rushers.

But we’re going to have to really harness him in there with how he uses his body while understanding it’s going to be a little different every week.

“Obviously his movement skills and athleticism are going to be on point.
