Teven Jenkins did everything asked of him. He handled the demotion at tackle with quiet grace. Then he accepted a shift to right guard where he ended up playing far better in two preseason games than anybody thought possible. Most people who watched him believe he’s the best candidate to start, inexperienced or not. When it comes to talent, Jenkins has the most of anybody in that offensive line room.
That is why it’s unusual to see trade rumors persist about him. Adam Schefter of ESPN said as much last week, stating it’s still his belief the Chicago Bears will deal the former 2nd round pick for a decent compensation. Now Ian Rapoport of NFL Network jumped in as well, stating that a Jenkins trade remains a strong possibility as final roster cuts loom on August 30th. Chicago has fielded calls, but nothing has crossed the finish line yet.
From NFL Now: Looking at some possible trade candidates, focusing on #Bears OL Teven Jenkins and #Raiders OL Alex Leatherwood. pic.twitter.com/Pxz7csBveB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2022
Teven Jenkins deserves a chance. Will he get it?
That isn’t clear. There seem to be two competing rumors out there right now. The national belief is Jenkins remains available and that the Bears will trade him for the right price. Conversely, local insiders have hinted that the coaching staff has been impressed with his progress at guard for over a week. It suggests he’s changed several minds at Halas Hall. Nobody can say for sure which rumor is correct.
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It is hard to understand why the Bears would trade Teven Jenkins at this point. They’re likely to get nothing above a 5th round pick for him. That isn’t going to make their offensive line any better since the odds of a more talented lineman being available in free agency are remote. Everything points to the smarter decision being to keep him and see whether he can blossom as a starter at guard.
Their alternatives would be either Michael Schofield, who struggled this past month, or a choice of Lachavious Simmons, Ja’Tyre Carter, or Zachary Thomas.
Ian Rappaport WRONG AGAIN!!!!
Jenkins is like Michael Westin. He’s not going anywhere. Except maybe next year’s pro bowl at RG.
About as believable as him being “immature” when Getsy has said he has a great mentality for the game and guard specifically.
Trade for a 5th. This must be a joke
ALL of the media surrounding this club this year has been BULLSHIT… from Royal Asshole loser coach Mike Penis Breath Martz and his stunningly stupid comments about this team being as bad as the winless Lions to the FKN douch bag Colin Cowdick talking shit about the Bears everyday, is starting to really piss me off. Now this dumbass stuff from drama that happened 3 weeks ago, a life time in pre season weeks. We are not trading our starting right guard a week after the first actual resemblance of a line that can block and put together the first… Read more »