Jordan Mills: Bears new starting right tackle?

Rookies poised to start on the right side of the OL? It certainly looks that way. The Bears gave rookies Kyle Long and Jordan Mills their first starts of the preseason last week against San Diego, and then gave them another shot with the first unit Friday in Oakland. The rookies produced a strong showing in their debut, but followed up with another productive outing.

The rookies never surrendered a sack on Cutler. The defense applied pressure on Cutler only once, but the rookies weren’t responsible. On one occasion the rush came from the left side. Cutler bobbled a snap on another play and was forced to run up the middle to salvage the play.

With Long, a first-rounder, and Mills, a fifth-round pick manning the right side, the Bears rolled up 110 yards rushing (7.3-yard average) in the first half. The staff kept Long and Mills in the game for a couple more series in the second half to give them some extra work.

Considering this outing likely earned Long and Mills starting jobs, it’s unlikely they’ll receive much if any action next week against the Cleveland Browns as the club closes the preseason.

If Mills has truly won the starting job at right tackle, it’s worth pondering what might happen with veteran J'Marcus Webb, who opened training camp as the starter in that spot. Webb’s roster spot could be in jeopardy considering the club has other backup options at right tackle in Jonathan Scott and Eben Britton. Scott’s recent knee issues, however, might make the team think twice about parting with Webb. http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bear...-34-raiders-26

Congrats to Mills. This s great news.

really impressive for a 5th round pick to start his rookie season

It is official. Mills is the week one starter at Right Tackle for the Bears.

The Bears are also starting rookie Kyle Long at Right Guard. It will be the first time since 1983
that the Bears have opened a season with two rookie starters on the line.

http://www.chicagobears.com/news/art...d-cbd9309685d4

Congrats to my man Jordan! Lots of hard work and so glad to see an o-line brother having such great success! Keep rockin and rolling big J! BNC!

Fantastic news! How 'bout them Dawgs?!

I knew he would be something special when we signed him. Here's to a long career, J Mills! Warner, if you've still got his number you should tell him that the BBB guys send him congratulations!

Great news.

Way to go Mills!!

A Big Congratulations for Mills! He earned it!