Shea McClellin not expected to start immediately for Bears

The Bears used the 19th overall pick on Shea McClellin, but don’t expect him to be a starter immediately. The Bears still like incumbent starter Isreal Idonije opposite Julius Peppers and see McClellin more as a situational pass rusher and a long term successor for Idonije, who turns 32 in November. It still wouldn’t surprise me if McClellin made his way into the starting lineup sometime during his first season. Idonije is a pretty marginal player and McClellin was the 19th overall pick. However, it’s clear he’ll have to earn a starting job. Either way, he should see some of the field and have some impact immediately in his rookie season.

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