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When you roll up 48 points the week prior Gale Sayers Jersey , it’s hard to say which it will be. Is it better to keep the momentum going or does the bye week allow the team to get rest and not get too full of themselves after a big win? I am not really sure, but my gut tells me it was a good thing for a young team that might need to be reigned in at times as they learn how to win. The Bears head down to Miami this Sunday to play a tough Dolphins team. Well, their defense is tough anyway. That offense should allow the Bears to keep their #1 ranking in defensive DVOA. So what will the Bears need to do catch a fish (yes, I am aware that dolphins are mammals) a little bigger than a salmon? Keys to the GameClean Pockets: The Dolphins really need to pressure the quarterback for their defense to be successful. They have gotten plenty of pressure on quarterbacks this year, which has led to interceptions. The Bears are going to have to give Mitch Trubisky clean pockets to work from as much as possible. If Trubisky stays clean, the offense shouldn’t have any trouble putting up points on Sunday. Hit Parade: ***I am by no means advocating violence or playing dirty*** Ryan Tannehill has a bum throwing shoulder and Brock Osweiler is the backup quarterback. With Miami’s inability to run the ball and their suspect offensive line, they need to put Tannehill on his back as much as possible. I don’t want to see any players get hurt but there are only so many hits an injured joint can take before a player taps out. So while sacks are fun, in this case, getting quarterback hits might lead to more turnovers and poor plays from Tannehill, who is capable of making in bunches. The X-Factor: Special teams are going to play a role in this game I think. At a time when special teams are perhaps the least important that they have been in decades, both the Bears and the Dolphins are pretty darn good in the 3rd phase. The Bears need to at least match the Dolphins special teams. That means not giving up any big plays and perhaps getting a few nice punt returns from Tarik Cohen. Could this be a Cody Parkey revenge game? Let’s shoot for touchdowns instead m’kay?What are your keys to the game? The Bears are staring at a 4-1 start to the season with 2 of the next 3 opponents ranking neat the bottom of the NFL http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-mike-singletary-jersey , if they can past the Dolphins and their defense. As part of a three part series, ECD highlights the major story lines involving all three phases of the game for the Chicago Bears." From The Desk Of...Chicago Bears Training Camp 2019Chicago Bears Training Camp 2019: Top 3 story lines on offenseNew,22commentsAs part of a three part series, ECD highlights the major story lines involving all three phases of the game for the Chicago Bears.CDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Chicago Bears Training Camp 2019: Top 3 story lines on offenseTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailComing off a solid sophomore campaign in 2019, can Trubisky continue his ascent as “the guy” in Chicago’s offense?Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty ImagesWith training camp set to begin in Bourbonnais this weekend, the silence of the NFL dead period is finally ending. In direct comparison to the 31 other teams in the NFL, the Chicago Bears had a relatively quiet offseason. More, or less, we already know 90% of the final roster is likely intact from last season. That doesn’t mean there won’t be any stories to cover. Plus, there will be some key battles happening at various positions on the team. This part will track the major stories regarding the Bears’ offense. Some stories have already been repeated endlessly by the media — cough cough Trubisky haters cough cough — where others are just about to begin. Of course, the number one question entering training camp is....well Womens Dick Butkus Jersey , the development of the franchise quarterback in Mitchell Trubisky. Can Mitchell Trubisky take the next step in his development? Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesI’ll address this question right away, and say that Trubisky is most certainly capable of becoming one of the better quarterbacks in the league. Maybe not elite — not yet at least — but top ten isn’t out of the question. Comparing him to his 2017 draft counterparts in Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes is unfair, as he’s already 1) underwent an extreme change in coaching philosophy from John Fox to Matt Nagy and 2) had to build new chemistry with his supporting cast in consecutive seasons. With that, comes one reality of the 2019 regular season. He has no more excuses to not succeed as the Bears’ quarterback. The pieces are in place; from coaching, to a large amount of weaponry and a fortified trench on offense, to an elite defense backing him up. This is something the Bears haven’t achieved in decades. Finally, a quarterback has been placed in a real position to achieve sustainable success. Now, Trubisky just has to follow through on his development, and the buzz from Chicago indicates that he’s ready for his ascent in the league’s pecking order at quarterback. If he does take that next step in his development, the Bears are destined for the Super Bowl. The Battle for “Top Dog” at the running back position Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesLester Wiltfong has already touched on the development and competition at runningback in his latest piece, which you can access right here. Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m still not buying this “committee” nonsense people bring up when talking about this critical element in Matt Nagy’s offense. There will be an established hierarchy on the depth chart William Perry Jersey , and training camp will determine who earns the title as the starter for the 2019 season. Tarik Cohen is the lone wolf returning from last year’s group, and he’ll be featured everywhere on offense. For me, the majority of the battle early on will be between free agent signee Mike Davis and rookie David Montgomery. And who doesn’t love a real competition to figure out the best option? It’s already evident that Montgomery will be featured aplenty during the preseason, as the staff wants to see what they currently have on their (likely) featured back. Changing of the Guard between James Daniels and Cody WhitehairPhoto by Al Pereira/Getty ImagesEarlier in the spring, it was revealed that the Bears will be making a positional swap between pro bowler Cody Whitehair and James Daniels at Center and Left Guard, respectively. The move has been seen as a “win/win” provided both players are returning to their natural positions. Cody was originally drafted to be the Bears’ LG in the 2016 draft before Josh Sitton miraculously fell to their lap as a surprise training camp cut, and James spent a majority of his collegiate career at Iowa as a dominant Center. The shakeup on the Bears’ O-line is likely being made in an effort to better the Bears’ inside run game, as they did struggle last season when attempting to run between the tackles. It certainly didn’t help matters having a running back position that was seen as predictable, which was also addressed as I mentioned earlier. Yet, when it did come time to surge up the middle, there wasn’t a consistent push in the trenches. It’s typically odd when you see a player coming off their first Pro Bowl appearance change positions the following season. For Cody http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-mike-ditka-jersey , this could help his career for the better, as he’s a prime candidate for a new contract this year. And, for the Bears’ offense, this change could make their offense more potent moving forward. These are just three of what could me many more stories to come on this phase, along with the rest of the team. What are some of the top stories you, the fans, will be monitoring during this preseason?