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  1. Staley Da Bear

    Bears to practice in pads for first time Sunday

    Wearing pads changes the way players practice. “When you don’t have pads on, you really can’t set guys up with power bull rushes or inside power moves or counters because you’re too worried about something happening,” Lynch said. “When you do have pads on, they no longer know you’re about to...
  2. Staley Da Bear

    Quick hits: Defense forcing turnovers, first padded practice

    Let’s get physical: After non-contact workouts Friday and Saturday, the Bears held their first padded practice of training camp Sunday. “For our first day out here with pads on, I thought it was a pretty good day,” Nagy said. “It’s good for the guys to just get used to having the helmet on and...
  3. Staley Da Bear

    Jackson displays his range, ball skills in practice

    Nagy declined to weigh-in on whether the pick should be considered a mistake by the offense or just a phenomenal play by Jackson, a mark of the back and forth between the two sides on Sunday morning. "They made plays," said Jackson. "We made plays. When we get on them, they pick it up. That's...
  4. Staley Da Bear

    Fry hits nine straight FGs, including 60-yarder

    Fry made 9-of-10 field-goal attempts in Saturday’s practice, later connecting from 36 and 48 yards. Making nine straight after missing his first try was a great way for Fry to kick off (pun intended) his competition with Eddy Pineiro. “For him mentally, that’s the first kick of the day in...
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    Quick hits: Huge crowd attends practice, Miller excels

    Stepping up: Having recovered from offseason shoulder surgery, second-year receiver Anthony Miller excelled in practice Saturday for the second straight day. The 2018 second-round pick from Memphis provided a highlight by catching a long pass from Chase Daniel down the right sideline. “He’s...
  6. Staley Da Bear

    Bears fans will help ramp up pressure on kickers

    The pressure will become more real Saturday when the Bears conduct their first training camp that’s open to the public. For the first time since they were acquired this offseason, kickers Elliott Fry and Eddy Pineiro will compete in front of thousands of avid (and loud) Bears fans. “I think...
  7. Staley Da Bear

    Nagy finds new way to put pressure on players

    “It creates a little bit of pressure,” Nagy said. “Everyone’s watching you. So even for Mitch to make the throw, the first throw that he made, what better way than in front of our fans to see how you’re going to produce one-on-one. “We’re talking about craving pressure with this team. Let’s...
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    Roquan Smith enjoying his first training camp

    Although Smith is entering his second season with the Bears, this is his first time prepping for the season in Bourbonnais on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. "For Roquan, this whole environment is new," said coach Matt Nagy, "Where they go to meetings. Where they eat." After being...
  9. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: How many receivers will make roster?

    That’s tough to project so early in training camp. I agree with you that the Bears are extremely deep at the receiver position, which no doubt will lead to some difficult decisions when final cuts are made. Special teams value likely will be a major factor in determining which receivers earn the...
  10. Staley Da Bear

    Quick hits: Nagy on running backs in pads, injury to Ridley

    Group effort: Cohen, Montgomery and Davis all excel as ballcarriers and receivers, which should keep the Bears offense unpredictable. All three are expected to contribute, though their exact roles remain undefined. “I feel like the message I'm going to try to spread is, ‘Definitely make your...
  11. Staley Da Bear

    Burton takes step in right direction

    "I've never had anything like this," said Burton. "I've never had an injury that's kept me out more than a week, so it's a learning curve, and you have to learn how to take it slow and not rush too fast. Just really had to learn to slow down a little bit." On Friday, Burton practiced with his...
  12. Staley Da Bear

    Mack motivated by one thought: ‘I want to be the best’

    Asked what his Bears teammates have told him about training camp in Bourbonnais, Mack said: “They told me I’m going to love it. I don’t know if it’s sarcastic or not, but I’m looking forward to it.” The four-time Pro Bowler revealed that he’s especially eager to build more camaraderie with his...
  13. Staley Da Bear

    Trubisky hopes to show constant improvement

    After a rookie season that "didn't go the way we wanted it to," according to Trubisky, the introduction of a new coaching staff and offense jump-started the young quarterback's development in 2018. Last season marked a big step toward fulfilling the potential that made the North Carolina...
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    Quick hits: Robinson expects to have ‘big year’

    Jersey boys: Robinson arrived at training camp wearing a Washington Nationals road jersey with “Obama” on the back that the Bears receiver said he received as a gift from a friend. Running back Tarik Cohen showed up in a navy Walter Payton No. 34 Bears jersey. Thursday would have been Payton’s...
  15. Staley Da Bear

    Bears arrive in camp ‘hungrier than last year’

    Nagy joined with general manager Ryan Pace to help establish a winning culture that remains palpable throughout newly-expanded Halas Hall. “What we have in this team is very sacred,” said quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. “We created this culture that we believe in ourselves. We’re going to play...
  16. Staley Da Bear

    Bears announce 2019 Bill Walsh Diversity Coaches

    The Chicago Bears have announced five coaches will join head coach Matt Nagy’s staff for training camp as part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, which is in its 32nd year. The program’s objective is to use NFL club’s camps to give coaches opportunities to observe...
  17. Staley Da Bear

    10 Bears players to watch in training camp

    James Daniels After starting the final 10 games of his rookie season at left guard, Daniels was moved to center during the offseason, flipflopping positions with Cody Whitehair. Daniels started 23 games over his final two years at Iowa at center and made a smooth transition to the position...
  18. Staley Da Bear

    Training camp position preview: Defensive backs

    “He is a true professional,” said coach Matt Nagy. “He comes to practice every day and it transfers to the field.” Jackson recorded a career-high six interceptions and scored three touchdowns on two interception returns and a fumble return. His five defensive TDs since joining the Bears in...
  19. Staley Da Bear

    Bears announce recipients for $1 million Community All-Pros initiative

    The Chicago Bears announced today nine of the 10 grant recipients for the Bears100 Community All-Pros initiative. Below are the nine charities selected, in addition to the three finalists for the 10th grant, which will be voted on by fans via chicagobears.com starting on Monday, Sept. 16, at 10...
  20. Staley Da Bear

    Chalk Talk: How serious is Clinton-Dix injury?

    I’m planning to head down to Bourbonnais this weekend and was wondering when the Bears will hold their first padded practice. Jon H. Bolingbrook, Illinois The Bears are scheduled to practice in pads for the first time at 8:15 a.m. Sunday. It will be their third workout of training camp. In...
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