Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) escapes pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Landon Jackson with help from lineman Theo Benedet (79) during Sunday’s game in Chicago. AP

Theo Benedet made headlines during last year’s training camp when his Bears rookie performance stole the show in an episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks.” A year later, Benedet is trying to steal the show at camp once again, this time with his performance on the field.

Benedet was suddenly thrust into the starting left tackle competition last week when he received snaps with the first-team offense. With less than three weeks to go until the season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings, Benedet believes he’s given coaches plenty to think about at the spot.

“I think I’ve improved, for sure,” Benedet told reporters Tuesda

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