Chicago Bears Release First Depth Chart Of The 2010 Season

With just a few days left before the Chicago Bears 2010 preseason opener against the San Diego Chargers, their first official depth chart was released today.

Most of the depth chart could be predicted, but there were a few surprises on there. Including Lance Louis as the starting right guard.

Frank Omiyale gets the start at right tackle, Omiyale didn't have a good year in 2009 but is now given a new shot at a different position.

In one of the more intriguing position battles, Nick Roach and Pisa Tinoisamoa are still battling at strong side linebacker. Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs, no surprise, are the other starting linebackers.

Danieal Manning gets the nod at strong safety, but Major Wright could win that battle.

Without a fullback listed on the depth chart, the Bears turn to Desmond Clark who is the starting H-Back. The H-Back is new is the Bears offense, and brought along with new offensive coordinator Mike Martz.

The whole depth chart is as follows:

Quarterback: Jay Cutler , Caleb Hanie (backup), Dan LeFevour (third string)

Running back: Matt Forte, Chester Taylor (backup), Kahlil Bell (third string), Garrett Wolfe (fourth string)

H-Back: Desmond Clark, Will Ta'ufo'ou (backup), Eddie Williams (third string), Harvey Unga (fourth string)

Tight Ends: Greg Olsen, Brandon Manumaleuna (backup), Kellen Davis (third string), Richard Angulo (fourth string)

Wide Receiver:Devin Hester, Johnny Knox, Devin Aromashodu (backup), Earl Bennett (backup), Rashied Davis (third string), Juaquin Iglesias (third string), Greg Mathews (fourth string), Eric Peterman (fourth string)

Left Tackle: Chris Williams, Kevin Schaffer (backup)

Left Guard: Roberto Garza, Johan Asiata (backup)

Center: Olin Kreutz, Josh Beekman (backup)

Right Guard: Lance Louis, James Marten (backup)

Right Tackle: Frank Omiyale, J'Marcus Webb (backup)

Left Defensive End:Mark Anderson/Israel Idonije, Corey Wooten (backup)

Right Defensive End: Julius Peppers, Jarron Gilbert (backup), Barry Turner (backup)

Defensive Tackle: Tommie Harris, Marcus Harrison/Henry Melton (backups)

Nose Tackle: Anthony Adams,Marcus Harrison/Matt Toeaina (backups)

Strong Side Linebacker: Nick Roach/Pisa Tinoisamoa, Tim Shaw (backup)

Middle Linebacker:Brian Urlacher, Hunter Hillenmeyer (backup)

Weak Side Linebacker:Lance Briggs, Brian Iwuh (backup)

Corner backs: Charles Tillman (right), Zachary Bowman (left), Corey Graham/Joshua Moore/Tim Jennings (backups)

Strong Safety: Danieal Manning, Craig Steltz (backup)

Free Safety:Chris Harris, Major Wright/Josh Bullocks (backups)

Punter: Brad Maynard

Kicker: Robbie Gould

Kickoff Returner: Johnny Knox, Danieal Manning (backup)

Punt Returner:Devin Hester, Earl Bennett (backup)

Long Snapper: Patrick Mannelly, Desmond Clark (backup)

This depth chart will certainly change with roster cuts. Position battles aren't finished, so that will play a part too.

It will be interesting to see the final depth chart come Week 1.