Ryan Mundy isn't expected to challenge for a starting role this season at one of the Bears' two safety spots, ESPN.com reports.

Mundy isn't expected to challenge for a starting role this season at one of the Bears' two safety spots, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Though Mundy led the Bears with 103 tackles and tied for the top honors on the team in interceptions (four), it was mostly a product of circumstance than pure skill. After veteran Antrel Rolle was signed in the offseason to play strong safety, it appears Mundy won't be given a legitimate chance at competing for the free safety role, where Brock Vereen and rookie Adrian Amos are the top candidates for those duties. Instead, Mundy is expected to see most of his work as part of sub packages, where his lower expected snap count will make tackle opportunities more scarce.