GM Ryan Poles provides an update on Teven Jenkins' situation!
In an offseason filled with trade rumors, Bears second-year offensive linemen Teven Jenkins has had his name in the headlines just as much as anyone else. While the rumors seemed to fade away a bit when Jenkins returned to practice a few weeks ago, NFL insider Ian Rappoport mentioned that a Teven Jenkins' trade was still very much on the table.
Jenkins was moved from Left Tackle to Right Guard and I truly think this was a great idea. He has since performed well in two preseason starts at his new position.
Asked what's impressed him about Jenkins' journey, Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham said: "Resilience. He had an up and down early part of his career and then for him to come in and then play guard�a position that he wasn't familiar with�it's just a testament to the kid and his resilience and his work ethic. [I] couldn't be more proud of him."
Jenkins slid to guard as part of the Bears' plan to find their best five offensive linemen.
When asked if Jenkins should still be worried about getting traded, Poles said: "No. I had a good conversation with him and I told him how proud I was of him. Again, it's about building the best five, and I think we have a good five with at him at guard. So I think it's good for us to have Teven at guard right now."
I love that answer and I think Jenkins has the potential to become a multi-year starter in this league. His combination of size and power is really something special!
