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The offense destroyed the defense today. Just day 2 but we’ve never been able to say that. Caleb at 70% completions. I simply don’t care about any context regarding practice, early in camp, blah, blah, blah because we’ve never been able to say that on day 2.

It’s worth noting that part of that session was Ben reviewing the play call and did he setup Caleb and the offense for success.

32 years old JULY 29: Vea is holding in at camp, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports, though head coach Todd Bowles said the lineman tweaked his back during a running test on Tuesday (via Greg Auman of Fox Sports). Bowles added that the Bucs have not had any talk of trading Vea.

Yes he’d make us better but I don’t want another old over-paid DT on the roster. Poles needs to hold off and let things play out before deciding what player or position to add. If they really want a NT they can always find one in the draft. They do not go early.

Yes but I’m curious what the new emphasis on technique and fundamentals does. I don’t think it will suddenly make Dexter the fastest guy off the line but it might help him better apply leverage and play to his strengths. He’s never going to be the guy who runs around someone but he needs to learn how soften edges of blockers. My hope is they can help everyone be just 10-20% more productive. Enough to get off the field on third and long.

I think it’s Cam Lewis we’ll see at NB. He’s a good player, versatile, just not special. I believe they’ll leave Muhammed outside to push Stevenson, and that’s his more natural fit anyway. Trying to fit a rookie into two positions is not ideal, but sometimes luck is on your side. I think early on they’ll also leave Thieneman at safety to learn those roles. However, last year at Oregon he proved he can play at NB and that might be an option later in the season. Coby Bryant can do a little of that too. I’m not totally enamored with our depth at Safety but if Allen feels confident enough in someone like Hicks, I could see scenarios with Gordon injured where he puts 3 safeties on the field as opposed to the traditional NB. That might cause some confusion in a QB’s reads depending how players shift at the snap. If they start tinkering with the DBs later in camp that might be a little something to watch. Or if we pick up a DB after cuts.

I think it will be Zavion. I’m not expecting he’ll be a WR2, nor even WR3. I do think he’ll stand out in camp because the fast guys always do. Plus he’s a far better receiver than most fans gave him credit for during the draft. More importantly I think it carries into the season. There are so many good pieces around him and a good offensive mind who knows how and when to utilize his talents. Role players like this in the right system and around the right teammates make gaining 10 yards look easy. One missed tackle quickly turns that into 20yds or more. From the news bits over the offseason it appears he’s going to have a very professional approach to his career.

This injury list and subsequent contract issue make me think Jacas wasn’t even on our board. I’d bet the contract issue is over guarantees “Jacas’ recent health issues have not been limited to his knee. A hamstring injury prevented Jacas from participating at the Combine in February or Illinois’ pro day in March. There are also concerns that a labral tear in Jacas’ shoulder could require medical attention down the line.” Pro Football RumorsMike Vrabel Discusses Unsigned 2nd-Rounder Gabe JacasMike Vrabel is "positive" the Patriots will sign second-rounder Gabe Jacas, but it is not clear when it will happen. More at Pro Football Rumors.

Who said the rookie is better than Stevenson?

Above all week one will look a lot like what we saw in the last four weeks of the 2025 season. Depending on who is healthy it might even look better. People forget the steep learning curve Rome, Loveland, and then Burden went through.

If the rookies are better players put then on the field. Stevenson did nothing last year to earn anyone’s trust just because he’s a vet. If we make it to the playoffs again those rookies will then have a full season of experience.

The truth is somewhere in the middle. Which is exactly why we have so much hope he is the one. We’ve seen good stuff from the pocket reading defenses well, looking off safeties. Likewise we’ve seen the outstanding stuff outside the pocket. Second year in the same system for most everyone on offense should help a lot. I can’t wait.

Toss in a defense that hopefully gives him one or two more series to work with. I know there was talk about leading the league in turnovers but it seems to me that a defense that forces more 3 and outs also has less opportunities to get turnovers. Weren’t we also the worst D in the league on 3rd and long last year?

Someone in the Bears org made sure this got out before camp starts Pro Football RumorsBears CBs Tyrique Stevenson, Malik Muhammad Competing For...Tyrique Stevenson is set to compete for a starting cornerback spot with Malik Muhammad during the Bears' training camp.

Based on Bears Packers games I’d say that A is Jordan Love

Normal salary. A little guarantee over $100k (not 1 mil) 3 year contracts are the norm as is making nearly $1mil per year for the practice squad

I have no clue about this guy but just based on bonuses paid Poles has put together some serious competition for the backup and even practice squad spots on our Oline. I doubt any become a starter but if they somehow get one or two decent future backups out of this that’s a win.

I like this draft class a lot. I don’t see any big risk or gamble although many felt that Xavion was. I think his versatility from special teams through RB That’s not to put him as a starter but rather a guy who can contribute in every game in different ways. He won’t be Hester on returns but he’ll be good. He’ll be much better as an offensive player than Hester. I think that is 3rd Rd value. Every pick I feel confident can play up to their draft round status or better. The real cherry on top would be if Jordan van den Berg can develop into a good rotational DT.

Kiran hasn’t found a way on the field. Pretty sure that ship has sailed. Trade him to Dallas who is desperate for LT help.

It wasn’t just the criticism of things Caleb needs to improve. It was the list of QBs in his draft class that Schlereth said are already playing at that high level. Which is complete BS. I watched Bo Nix and he’s not always seeing the field well. He’s quicker to run than Caleb. It’s more of the same with all the QBs in the draft class. He just singled out Caleb.

That was funny

I haven’t seen anything. I also don’t troll for Packers news.

I see him in 4th place on this list

Rumors abound that the Bears want to get a contract extension done with Wright before training camp starts. OTC has him valued at $19m/yr. Spotrac has him at $21m/yr. current cap hit is $6.7m.

Honestly I’d never heard of him until I read that article so it’s safe to say he had little impact on the field. Despite Detroit knowing about the performance issues and legal trouble it appears they did little to hedge their bet on the position. They have enough cap space $16m to sign someone so I expect they will watch the waiver wire at the end of training camp.