After five days of practicing in t-shirts and shorts, the Chicago Bears are set to finally put on the pads and ramp up training camp. At least that’s according to center Cody Whitehair.
Following Monday’s training camp practice at Halas Hall, Whitehair met the Bears media and revealed head coach Matt Eberflus plans to have the team practice in pads beginning on Tuesday, August 1st.
Cody Whitehair says the #Bears will put the pads on tomorrow.
— Zack Pearson (@Zack_Pearson) July 31, 2023
The news came as a bit of a surprise as Eberflus previously told the media that pads would not come on until Wednesday, August 2nd during his first press conference of camp. But apparently the coaching staff is ready to dial things up and get a better look at positions such as offensive and defensive line, running back, and linebacker.
On offensive line, Whitehair personally can’t wait for the opportunity. “That physicality level will pick up [Tuesday],” Whitehair said via 670 The Score’s Chris Emma. “As big guys, we always look forward to that.”
Cody Whitehair is ready to put on the pads and go full speed: “That physicality level will pick up tomorrow. As big guys, we always look forward to that.”
— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 31, 2023
Even though Whitehair is the longest-tenured player on the team, he’s still looking forward to seeing things ramp up as the Bears inch closer to the regular season. Tuesday’s practice should be an exciting one to follow.
