Cameron Meredith

Kevin White's status will continue to trigger public consternation until he proves himself durable and, beyond that, capable of being a difference-maker worthy of the seventh overall pick in 2015.

After a stress fracture in his left tibia ruined his rookie season and a left fibular spiral fracture and severe ankle ligament damage cost him 12 games last season, White spent the last few months working to align his stride.

Following two leg surgeries, is he the same downfield threat the Bears expected when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds more than two years ago? The Bears don't know. Tuesday offered no reasons for optimism, and although quarterback Mike Glennon indicated White practiced Monday, Fox declined to say whether White will return to the field during OTAs.

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We already have Cameron Meredith ranked ahead of White, and that will continue, especially if White's injury woes spill into the summer. He needs to be a full go at this point if he hopes to overtake Meredith.