Benedet has taken some reps with the first-team offense in camp and has a legitimate case to be the starting left tackle. The Canadian offensive lineman was asked by Larry Mayer of Bears.com about the area he’s improved in the most, and Benedet pointed to his strides in the run game, which is certainly helping him in the position competition.

Meanwhile, head coach Ben Johnson confirmed Tuesday that his first-teamers will play in the final practice game on Friday in Kansas City.

In numerous ways the percentages say the undrafted player in his second season can't be an NFL starter but there are always exceptions to the longest odds.