Bears 1st-and-10: Braxton Jones’ trial by fire getting warmer

Braxton Jones (70) is the first Bears rookie to start Week 1 at left tackle since Troy Auzenne in 1992.In the early stages of a challenging residency at left tackle, Bears fifth-round rookie Braxton Jones doesn’t want to complicate things by looking too far ahead.

But after a difficult game against the Commanders last week — in which he was expecting to be bull-rushed and still struggled with it — Jones already was making mental notes for longer-term developmental plans.

“I definitely need to get stronger in the lower body,” said the 6-5, 310-pound Jones, who has started all six games this season. “My lower half is weak. You can see it. I’m in front of these guys and they’re just driving me —…