The wait is over Chicago Bears fans. Training Camp is officially here as the Bears arrived to Bourbonnais on Wednesday.
While the team arrived on Wednesday, the first practice won’t begin until Thursday and first padded practice scheduled to begin on Saturday. Today Bears general manager Ryan Pace, head coach John Fox and players met the media.
Here are some highlights:
John Fox and Ryan Pace
General Manager Ryan Pace and John Fox updated the media with injuries including rookie WR Kevin White being placed on PUP to start training camp. Quarterback David Fales will also start on the PUP list due to an illness.
Two #Bears will start on PUP: Kevin White and David Fales. White has a shin injury.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 29, 2015
Pace and Fox did say that Bostic, Young and Houston will be built up slowly and could be ready for opening day vs. Green Bay.
#Bears John Fox not ruling out Bostic, Youg, Houston being ready for opening days Green Bay
— John Mullin (@moonmullinNBCS) July 29, 2015
Lamarr Houston, Willie Young and Jon Bostic will be brought along slowly. #Bears want to build them up.
— Jeff Dickerson (@DickersonESPN) July 29, 2015
#Bears John Fox, "In the old days we started out in pads…. We'll be in pads on Saurday… this league is about blocking and tackling."
— 𝙰𝚕𝚍𝚘 𝙶𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚊 (@AldoBarkeeper) July 29, 2015
Ryan Pace says #Bears LB Jonathan Bostic has been cleared for practice after missing all offseason with a back injury.
— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) July 29, 2015
Pace spoke about the chemistry: “We feel like it’s strong heading into camp and that’s a good thing.” He also touched on camp. “We are going to try and make it as physical as possible, per the CBA rules.”
Jay Cutler
One of the biggest storylines going into the season is Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, again. Cutler showed up to camp sporting the flow and addressed the media:
Jay Cutler talks about his role in the 2015 season after arriving in Bourbonnais. pic.twitter.com/c7GyTQPPkY
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) July 29, 2015
Cutler on DeflateGate and PSI of footballs:
“I’m not surprised by the ruling, Goodell has a history of upholding.” – Cutler said. “What’s the low end (PSI).”
Cutler on John Fox:
“He’s going to tell you how it is.”
Kyle Long
- The Bears offensive lineman spoke on what position he would be playing next season. When asked, Long said he expects to stay at Right guard: “Yeah, they haven’t told me anything else.”.
- Long also had some strong words on last year’s team, hinting at the problems in the locker room.
- Long was also sporting a Cubs hat at his presser, he visited Wrigley Field for the first time this week.
- “The pressure is on both sides of the ball this year,” Long told reporters.
Antrel Rolle
#Bears safety Antrel Rolle: "I like playing Aaron Rodgers."
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) July 29, 2015
Antrel Rolle: "I've never liked training camp…but I love it." It did make sense, actually, on necessity of camp pic.twitter.com/Inkj2VDR3q
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) July 29, 2015
Bears safety Antrel Rolle on camp: "Guys bonding–I think that's going to be the biggest thing with this team."
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) July 29, 2015
Jared Allen
Patrick Finley, Adam Hoge and Rich Campbell have some quotes from Jared Allen on last season and his role in the defense:
Jared Allen: "Last year sucked … It wasn't fun. It was miserable." #Bears
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) July 29, 2015
Jared Allen said he's having fun again. Said if he wasn't, he'd walk away from the game. #Bears
— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) July 29, 2015
Jared Allen shared his belief that second-year undrafted ILB Christian Jones had a really good spring. #Bears
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) July 29, 2015
Jared Allen loves #Bears coaching staff: 'it's almost like you're going to a pro bowl practice'
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) July 29, 2015
Photos:
Bears safety Ryan Mundy: "It's a playoff beard. I'm starting early." pic.twitter.com/MFVr5FcXCl
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) July 29, 2015
Kyle Long says he came down last night and spent all morning messing with people in the training room. #Bears pic.twitter.com/n3DTAQuDi7
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) July 29, 2015
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