Shea McClellin appears to be entering training camp as the leading contender to serve as the Bears' "Mike" linebacker in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's 3-4 scheme, the Chicago Tribune reports.

McClellin appears to be entering training camp as the leading contender to serve as the Bears' "Mike" linebacker in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's 3-4 scheme, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

McClellin has seemed to adapt well thus far to the position move to inside linebacker from the outside, where his lack of speed made him something of a liability in coverage. He'll still have to hold off free-agent signing Mason Foster for starting duties, but McClellin will likely retain the top designation on the depth chart for the time being.