It's only Day 1 of Chicago Bears rookie mini-camp, but head coach Ben Johnson is already opening up certain positions for open competition. Johnson spoke with the media on Friday following the team's first rookie practice and indicated that the starting strong-side linebacker spot (SAM) is up for grabs among the veterans and rookies alike.

It might seem like the Bears have all their bases covered on offense and can start fast in Ben Johnson's attack but there are pieces he doesn't have that he did in Detroit.