With the first Chicago Bears training camp practice scheduled for next Wednesday, the new norm for the players this summer will consist of practicing under the hot sun, while the coaching staff pushes players to their physical and mental limitations. 

Those are the expectations for every NFL training camp, and Bears head coach Ben Johnson has already set the tone, stating his players will have to "pay a price" if they want to have success in the NFL.

A part of what makes training camp an exciting time for coaches, players and fans is the competition. Throughout a practice, several periods will challenge each member of the roster: red zone work, two-minute situations and one-on-ones. 

Even though one-on-one battles, like an offensive tackle against a defensive end or a corner covering a receiver, are not the most realistic scenario for players, they are still my favorite part of camp to watch.

Here are my top four battles to watch during Bears training camp this summer. 

The Bears' top cornerback and wide receiver were not healthy last season, directly impacting the team's potential on both side of the ball. 

With both players healthy going into camp, there will be some fun one-on-one matchups. Johnson likes to play physical at the line of scrimmage, so Odunze must work on his releases to get open. 

I'm looking forward to tracking the results of each rep. 

Here is a battle featuring young, athletic first-round draft picks. Loveland established himself as one of the best playmaking tight ends in the NFL as a rookie. The 6-foot-6, 241-pound pass catcher runs routes like a receiver, which will present challenges to Thieneman and the rest of the Bears' secondary. 

The Bears drafted Thieneman with the 25th overall pick out of Oregon. The 6-foot, 201-pound safety brings elite speed and physicality to Dennis Allen's defense. 

Loveland has the size advantage over Thieneman, but the rookie safety has the speed to stay with the Bears' tight end downfield on routes. 

I'm also looking forward to watching these two battle each on run plays. 

Of course I had to have the Bears' quarterback involved in one of the training camp battles. I want to see how Allen challenges the starting offense during 11-on-11s and especially in red zone periods. 

Although the defense can't hit the quarterback in practice, Williams will have to work on playing on time to connect with his pass catchers. I expect the veteran defensive coordinator to call a vareity of different looks to challenge the 24-year-old quarterback. 

Going into Year 2 of Johnson's offense, I want to see how effective Williams is at reading different coverages and blitz looks and then identifying quick answers for his offense. 

The Bears have an open compeition at left tackle, and Jones returns on a one-year deal after playing in just four games last season. Chicago's pass rush struggled last season. Allen's defense needs someone to step up and play opposite of Montez Sweat. Booker has a prime opportunity to fill that role. 

I'm curious to see how Jones moves with his pass blocking in team drills and one-one-ones. Booker utilizes several different moves on his pass rush, including an effective long arm. The Bears' defensive end added six pounds of muscle in the offseason, so how does that enhance his game?

Left tackle and defensive end are important positions on every team, but the Bears need to feel confident at those spots once camp concludes.