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Bears avoid COVID scare as soft-tissue injuries continue Aug 24, 2020

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The Chicago Bears' COVID-19 tests were false positives, but the team has a growing list of players with real injuries limiting their practices.

Lorin Cox takes you through the weekend coronavirus scare, Khalil Mack's new approach for 2020 and the return of the kicker competition with Cairo Santos.

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Bears tight end overhaul paying off early at training camp Aug 21, 2020

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The two players receiving more praise than anyone else at Chicago Bears training camp are Jimmy Graham and Cole Kmet.

Lorin Cox takes you through how the veteran and the rookie are forming a strong relationship and what Matt Nagy is seeing out of the position.

Plus, the head coach explains how he's keeping practices light-hearted and his plans for resting veterans before Week 1.

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Injury holding Jaylon Johnson back in Bears CB competition Aug 20, 2020

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Early on, everything is lining up for Kevin Toliver to be the Chicago Bears' starting cornerback in Week 1.

Hear defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano explain why they're taking it slow with rookie Jaylon Johnson and what kind of growth they've seen from Toliver this offseason.

Plus, offensive coordinator Bill Lazor explains some of his running game philosophy and how he wants to handle the offensive identity.

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Jimmy Graham shines, Artie Burns tears ACL at Bears training camp practice Aug 19, 2020

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The Chicago Bears cornerback competition is down to two as Artie Burns tears his ACL.

Lorin Cox looks at the impact on the depth chart and the pressure this puts on rookie Jaylon Johnson.

Plus, hear why Matt Nagy is raving about Jimmy Graham and why Bilal Nichols feels ready to take over for Eddie Goldman at nose tackle.

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First padded practice updates Bears on top roster battles Aug 18, 2020

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Monday was the closest to normal football we've had in a long time.

Matt Nagy updated us on how Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles looked, and gave the first glimpse at the depth chart at cornerback between Jaylon Johnson, Kevin Toliver and Artie Burns.

Lorin Cox also discusses the Chicago Bears announcement of no fans at Soldier Field this season.

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How the Chicago Bears can optimize Cordarrelle Patterson Aug 17, 2020

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The Chicago Bears need to emulate how the New England Patriots used Cordarrelle Patterson out of the backfield.

Lorin Cox does a deep dive on what Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels did to maximize the dynamic weapon and how Matt Nagy can recreate that success in Chicago.

Sometimes, simple is better...

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Massive TE contracts make Jimmy Graham's deal more palatable Aug 14, 2020

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The 49ers and Chiefs reset the tight end market with extensions for George Kittle and Travis Kelce.

Those deals make Jimmy Graham's contract look a little more palatable, but he will need to step up his production to be worth the investment.

Plus, the Chicago Bears brought in a quarterback for a workout, and we take a closer look at Matt Nagy's decisions on 4th downs.

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Bears quarterback battle officially begins with first passes thrown at practice Aug 13, 2020

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Wednesday marked the first day since last season that Chicago Bears quarterbacks were able to throw to receivers in practice.

It's too early to declare a front runner, but Matt Nagy shared what he's seeing from Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles so far and how he will be monitoring the competition.

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Bears kicker competition ends as battle at safety heats up Aug 12, 2020

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Eddy Pineiro's second kicker competition ended before it started, but the Chicago Bears added an intriguing safety to compete for a roster spot.

Lorin Cox updates you on the latest transaction and shares Brett Favre's comments on Aaron Rodgers potentially defecting to the Bears, before we discuss a new look at what makes Allen Robinson so good.

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Bears WR coach shares what's held Anthony Miller back Aug 11, 2020

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Mike Furrey put it bluntly when describing Anthony Miller's issue in 2019.

He explained why 2020 should be different for the young wide receiver.

Plus, Eddie Jackson makes his pitch to Matt Nagy to play more on offense, and we look at what the Chicago Bears could learn from the other leagues and teams about COVID-19.

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