PLAY TIME
It looks like you might see Lovie Smith’s starter play into the third quarter Saturday in Seattle. Smith said most starters will play at least a half, possibly more.
FILLING IN THE BLANKS
With Anthony Adams sidelined, Israel Idonije moved into the first unit at nose tackle next to Tommie Harris. Idonije has exclusively worked inside after being asked to bulk up to play the position. His size rushing the quarterback up the middle is used in the nickel package to take away clear passing lanes. Idonije has molded himself into a versatile, solid defensive lineman. It also appears defensive tackle Dusty Dvoracek will not play in Saturday’s exhibition.
ABSENT
Cornerback Charles Tillman was excused for personal reasons, while linebacker Rod Wilson and safety Brandon McGowan (ankle) were held out. McGowan will not likely play against the Seahawks, giving Kevin Payne a chance to start on the strong side.
NICKEL MAN
New nickel defender Danieal Manning intercepted a Caleb Hanie pass intended for tight end Fontel Mines in Wednesday night’s practice. It’s been a quiet camp for Manning as he adjusts to learning one of the most difficult positions on defense.
FINAL PRACTICE
The Bourbonnais portion of training camp concludes this morning with a short practice that is closed to the public.
The Chicago Bears have released former Pro Bowl cornerback Nathan Vasher, who had been plagued by injuries in recent years before he was moved to the safety position and demoted to a backup in 2009.
Due to a major snow storm expecting to pummel the east coast the Chicago Bears game against the Baltimore Ravens has been changed to a 3:15 P.M. C.T. kick off.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester says he's sure there will be plenty of changes next season after a third straight year out of the playoffs.
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Quarterback Jay Cutler says there's no need for Brian Urlacher to apologize for his recent comments, that he understands the linebacker's frustration and there's no rift between the Chicago Bears' stars.
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