OTAs are the only period when coaches can practice patience because full-padded practices and preseason ramp up limit time for learning. OTAs allow more classroom time and a controlled on-field pace, avoiding panic mode that arrives once training camp starts. The Bears’ roster depth focus centers on whether players can step in and start after injuries, a factor tied to the team’s 11-win season, playoff appearance, and first-round win before losing to the Rams. Ben Johnson used OTAs to set standards by demanding correct execution from the start, while later practices with pads leave less room for patience due to limited full-padded sessions.
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