Offensive lineman Gabe Carimi sure isn't doing himself any favors by missing OTAs at the moment, and he absolutely needs to be there. The Bears have completely renovated their offensive line after drafting versatile lineman Kyle Long and signing both guard Matt Slauson and Pro Bowl tackle Jermon Bushrod. Roberto Garza figures to stay put at center, and the right tackle at the moment appears to be in the hands of J'Marcus Webb. If Carimi even wants a spot on the team as a reserve, he better get things into gear fast.
The Bears bolstered their linebackers by signing former Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams after letting go of Brian Urlacher. Williams signed only a one year deal, and if he wants to play in the NFL after this year he best make a solid impression in Chicago. He has a history of off-field issues with DUIs and a bit of an attitude. With Chicago drafting Jonathan Bostic and Khaseem Greene, Williams hasn't won a job quite yet and may not be the starter come opening weekend.
Major Wright has been up and down in his career with the Bears. He's had his share of touchdown-saving tackles and pick-sixes, but he's also disappointed at times by missing tackles that give up huge plays. In the final year of his contract, Wright needs to play the best football of his career in 2013 to make sure he defines himself as a must-sign in 2014.
If Devin Hester performs well this season, the Chicago Bears will be lethal. But, that's a huge ''if.'' New special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis has high hopes for Hester, as do fans in Chicago. I have a feeling if nothing changes in 2013, Hester won't be seeing the field as much in the future, with the Bears at least. Chicago needs him to revert to form this year and get the ball into the end zone.
This is the most intriguing of them all with quarterback Jay Cutler. What happens if he does not perform well in 2013? Cutler is in the final year of his deal and must execute on the field if he'd like to stay in Chicago. He is going to have to put it all together mentally and prove himself as a leader on the field. Cutler has a reputation for simply "not caring", yet his coaches and teammates say otherwise. Well, this season it may help his case as a starting quarterback if Cutler proves his doubters wrong.
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