Chicago Bears: Every Position Battle and Who’s Leading
By Erik Lambert
![CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 10: Josh Bellamy #15 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball after a reception against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 10: Josh Bellamy #15 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball after a reception against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/c2e6909154fb69fce14c832c90220cf24625bdb011662fcc808f9f5043313794.jpg)
Defensive end: Jonathan Bullard vs. Roy Robertson-Harris
The Bears showed their high expectations for the defensive end position when they allowed veteran Mitch Unrein to leave as a free agent. Akiem Hicks is already fixed at one spot. That left the other wide open for a competition. The two leading men in the fight for it are Jonathan Bullard, the Bears 3rd round pick from 2016, and Roy Robertson-Harris who was an undrafted signing for them that same year.
Leader: Robertson-Harris
Bullard continues to produce his flash moments, showing burst off the snap and a knack for shooting gaps into the backfield. It’s Robertson-Harris though that has taken a major step forward. He currently leaders all players in the preseason this year with 3.5 sacks. He has a sack in every game he’s played up to this point. His imposing size, length, power, and quickness makes it difficult for tackles and guards handle. Unless Bullard can deliver a counter performance, it’s Robertson-Harris’ job to lose.