As the Chicago Bears gear up for training camp, the team's front office and coaching staff are already mapping out the 53-man roster. While some spots seem secure, there are a few offensive players who will need to impress during camp and preseason games to secure their spots on the 2024 Bears roster.

One player facing an uphill battle is running back Khalil Herbert. Known for his impressive rushing ability, Herbert's struggles with pass blocking and receiving have been a cause for concern. His below-average blocking skills and inconsistent hands make him a liability in those aspects of the game. With the presence of D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson, who excel in both running and receiving, Herbert finds himself currently slotted as the third running back on the depth chart.

In addition to his performance concerns, Herbert is also in the final year of his contract, making him a potential trade asset for the Bears. With a salary of $1.05 million, the team may consider moving him for a late-round pick before the final roster cuts.

Another player on the offensive side who may find himself fighting for a spot is offensive tackle Larry Borom. Although Borom has started 23 games in his first three seasons and shown promise, he has limitations, particularly when playing left tackle. Additionally, his salary of $3.12 million, thanks to playtime incentives, raises questions about whether the Bears can justify paying a backup tackle that much.

The Bears have added competition for Borom with the drafting of Kiran Amegadjie and the signings of Matt Pryor and Jake Curhan. Both Pryor and Curhan come at a fraction of Borom's salary and possess experience as starters in the league. Unless the new additions struggle significantly, it is likely that Borom's roster spot may be in jeopardy.

Finally, offensive guard Carter, a seventh-round pick out of Southern University in 2022, has shown flashes of potential but fell out of favor with the coaching staff last season. Despite starting two games and playing in eight others, Carter was not even dressing towards the end of the season. During the offseason program, he found himself behind newcomers Ryan Bates, Coleman Shelton, and Matt Pryor in terms of playing time.

For Carter to secure a spot on the roster, he will need to impress during the preseason, showcasing the skills that initially caught the coaching staff's attention. Otherwise, he risks being cut in September.

As fans eagerly await training camp and preseason games, these players' performances will be closely watched to determine their fate on the 2024 Bears roster. The battles for roster spots intensify as the team looks to build a competitive offense for the upcoming season.