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at the end of Friday's rookie camp session as the Chicago Bears began trying to solve their greatest problem through a mass offseason kicking competition.Coach Matt Nagy lined the 70 rookies at the weekend camp along the 50-yard line behind the eight kickers Womens Rasul Douglas Jersey , watching as each attempted a 43-yard field goal, the same distance Cody Parkey missed with a double-doink to end Chicago's season in a 16-15 playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.Out of a snap and hold, without a pass rush, only two of the eight kickers made the 43-yard field goal.Back to the drawing board?"This is going to be a little bit of a process," Nagy said.It already has been.The Bears had Chris Blewitt, Elliott Fry, Redford Jones, John Barron II, Casey Bednarski, Emmit Carpenter, Spencer Evans and Justin Woo on hand for the start of this competition at rookie camp after holding several tryouts already in the offseason. Blewitt, Fry, Jones and Barron were the kickers who had already been signed, and the other four were brought in for tryouts at the rookie camp.Only Barron and Evans made the 43-yard kick. When the kickers had competition amongst themselves away on another practice field, Fry and Jones stood out.Fry was a kicker in the Alliance of American Football and went 14 for 14 with Orlando, and is the only one of the eight with any real professional experience.Nagy was immediately asked about the poor performance after practice."I'm surprised you're starting with that question," Nagy said, laughing.Nagy said it was no coincidence they started the post-practice competition from the 43-yard line Mack Hollins Jersey , and the kickers are well aware."They know, they already know," Nagy said. "They know loud and clear why."The Bears have hired a kicking consultant now to help them solve the problem.They've added Jamie Kohl, who conducts kicking camps. Nagy said Kohl has a good relationship with Bears special teams coordinator Chris Tabor."It's like a consultant, but he'll be here not every day, but he'll be here throughout the season," Nagy said. "We're excited about that."Nagy called it a case of adding, "somebody that has expertise in that, and understanding a lot more than I know."Parkey last season kicked six balls off the uprights including the playoffs. When he kicked four in one game off the uprights at Soldier Field against Detroit, the Bears sent him to Soldier Field to practice.Nagy said there are no current plans to send these kickers to Soldier Field for their competition, but it could be something they'll consider.The goal for the kicking competition held at the end of practices is to create pressure."We want to be able to see as much as we can in game situations how they handle that, too," Nagy said. "Because it's one thing to be able to go over and bang 8 for 8 when it doesn't really matter. But what about when it matters. Ya know?"There is no timetable for reducing the number of kickers at the moment."I think that's really gray for us," Nagy said. "We start with a lot. In the end, end with one. Right?"So how are we going to do it? If a guy has a rough day, does he bounce back and have seven good days? Does he not? I don't know."Nagy said after last weekend's draft that he's over the 43-yarder Parkey missed now, and doesn't mind people mentioning it in his presence."It doesn't hurt me. It's fine. It's good," Nagy said. "So you (reporters) can say it. We're good with it. So use it. Talk about it. It's a healthy thing."So we feel good about it and we're gonna get this thing right." OTAs is where the Eagles build the foundation for their season and Coach Pederson is excited to get started." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBleeding Green Nationa Philadelphia Eagles communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsEaglesOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub ✕Doug Pederson confirms Carson Wentz has no limitations http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-brian-westbrook-jersey , isn’t worried about Malcolm Jenkins’ absence New,21commentsOTAs is where the Eagles build the foundation for their season and Coach Pederson is excited to get started.EDTShareTweetShareShareDoug Pederson confirms Carson Wentz has no limitations, isn’t worried about Malcolm Jenkins’ absence We have finally reached Day 1 of the Eagles’ OTAs and head coach Doug Pederson spoke to the media about Carson Wentz’s status, why he’s not concerned about Malcolm Jenkins, and how a lot of young talent has the opportunity to compete this spring.Here’s what Pederson had to say:Carson Wentz’s will be a full participantRight out of the gate, Pederson confirmed the report that quarterback Carson Wentz has no limitations on him and he’ll be on the field for all drills during OTAs. He also mentioned that he will not personally hold him back at all as a precaution.He said that OTAs are important, but at the same time it’s not training camp yet, and this is time for Carson to get on the same page with all the new players and rookies. Pederson said it’s important for Wentz to be out on the field, because they are starting to work through some thing schematically and it’s important he’s out there working with the guys.Pederson was asked about Wentz’s comments in April about the bone in his back not being fully healed, but the head coach noted there were no limitations on him and that he’s ready to go. Of course, they’ll continue to monitor him, but they do that for all players coming off an injury.Malcolm Jenkins and his absencePederson stressed that OTAs are a voluntary program and he wouldn’t get into any kind of personal conversations they’ve had. He went on to say that Jenkins’ status in terms of where he’s at physically is something that is among the private conversations with the training staff and player, but that ultimately, these guys are professionals. Pederson said that these guys know their bodies and know that when they are at the facility, they are ready to play.On the rest of the secondary depthPederson was also asked about his concern about the depth with Rodney McLeod coming back from injury and Jenkins absent, but the head coach emphasized that this is OTAs and not Week 1, so he’s not concerned about that right now. He said their focus is getting Rodney healthy and ready and back on the field, and that it’s a great opportunity for the other guys on the roster.Regarding Ronald Darby Womens Destiny Vaeao Jersey , Pederson said Darby knows how important this spring is in regards to his development, and that’s what he’ll do.Sidney Jones is full go.On managing offensive playmakersPederson said that managing so many different playmakers is something they will work through, especially in the next few weeks. He said this is the time of year that they can experiment with the personnel they have, and they have plenty of time to improve and work on the scheme.He said he’s really looking forward to working with the new additions.On DeSean Jackson specifically, Pederson noted that the wide receiver has been at the facility and training ever since he was traded. The head coach said that him being in Philly and working with Carson is one of the things he’s really excited about, and he can’t wait to get him on the field and start working with him.Pederson is also looking forward to seeing where Jackson is in terms of picking up the offense and how far he’s come in Phase 1 and 2 of the offseason so far.He also talked a bit about the hierarchy of the QB position, especially with the addition of Cody Kessler, and noted that there’s competition among all position groups. Pederson noted that Cody’s advantage is he has in-game experience in the league, but his biggest challenge now will be learning the playbook.Other notablesPederson said that Malik Jackson has been a great addition already and has been great working with that defensive group. He’s one of the new additions he’s excited to see in OTAs and in training camp, and that he’s a bright spot and is excited to be in Philly.The head coach was also asked about the reports that Joe Douglas might be someone tapped to fill the Jets’ GM vacancy. Pederson noted that their relationship has been great and that Joe is a big part of their scouting process.Pederson confirmed that they are cross-training Jordan Mailata at left and right tackle, and he’s been working a bit at right tackle in Phase 2 this offseason.Pederson named Brandon Brooks, Fletcher Cox, and Nigel Bradham among players who will miss practice time in OTAs due to injury. Mack Hollins is also still “continuing to rehab” after missing all of the 2018 season.Chris Long’s retirementPederson wouldn’t go into detail about their private conversations regarding the type of role Long wanted and why he wouldn’t get it this season, but the head coach went on to talk about how important he was on and off the field for the team the past few seasons.