When the Bears traded up to draft Oklahoma State offensive lineman Teven Jenkins in the second round of the NFL Draft, it was presumed that Jenkins would be plugged into the opening at right tackle — a starter eventually as a rookie if not in Week 1.
But maybe not at right tackle. Bears general manager Ryan Pace notably emphasized Jenkins’ versatility and ability to play the left side — a curious acknowledgement with veteran Charles Leno supposedly entrenched at left tackle.
“He played right tackle. He played left tackle. He’s played both guard spots while he was at Oklahoma State,” Pace said of Jenkins.