In Week Four, James Daniels started to platoon with Eric Kush at right guard. That platoon went through the bye week and into the Chicago Bears next two games. However, against the New York Jets, Eric Kush was inactive with a neck injury all but ensuring the take over for the second round pick at left guard.
James Daniels started against the Jets, he had his ups and downs but survived his first full game in the NFL. Unfortunately, that game also saw an injury to Kyle Long at right guard.