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He’ll certainly have the opportunity. Jones will be the centerpiece of the Bears offense, for better or worse. That upside makes him a boom-or-bust pick at RB.

He’s healthy, it’s just a precaution. Jones gained 150 yards on 23 rushes in three games during the preseason.

His turf toe injury could sideline Jones up to three weeks.

We’ll see. Jones underwent an MRI Monday and won’t talk about the results until Wednesday. The Bears under Lovie Smit are one of the murkier teams when it comes to injury info.

He could be out a few more weeks. Anthony Thomas is a fine pickup in the meantime.

That’s when Rex Grossman’s knee blew out. Jones will have trouble topping Anthony Thomas’ 2003 season.

If I’m not 100 percent or at least 85 percent, it doesn’t make much sense to go out there and reaggravate something,” Jones said. Coach Lovie Smith wouldn’t address the issue directly, but it could be another start for A-train. Jones did practice again Friday.

If Jones makes it through the week of practice with no setbacks, we’d expect him to start this weekend.

Coach Lovie Smith assured reporters that Jones will start at tailback if healthy. Turf toe injuries can linger, so watch practice reports closely this week.

“I did pretty much everything,” Jones said after practicing Wednesday. “We still have two more days of practice left, but I definitely feel better than last week. It’s still a little bit sore.” Chicago expects him to play versus the Colts.