Chicago Bears press conference recap

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First up some news on the injury front. Jay Cutler has a torn groin muscle and Lance Briggs has a small fracture in his shoulder. Boo.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Trestman says no surgery for Cutler and no surgery for Briggs.</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/392349960886566912">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Charles Tillman has knee inflammation. &quot;We&#39;ll see how he is coming out of the bye week,&quot; Bears spokesman Scott Hagel said.</p>&mdash; Mark Potash (@MarkPotash) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkPotash/statuses/392341787978637312">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> coach Marc Trestman confirms that WR Earl Bennett would have been his QB after Josh McCown yesterday.</p>&mdash; Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamjahns/statuses/392351673831546880">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Trestman ended press conference laughing at idea Earl Bennett mighta been QB yesterday. Good, calm attitude for his players to see</p>&mdash; patrick finley (@patrickfinley) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickfinley/statuses/392352260442697728">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Is Zach really being peppered with these types of questions?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Please refrain from continuing to ask. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> are not interested in Brett Favre, Tim Tebow or Vince Young. Jordan Palmer is their guy.</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/392352196899389440">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jordan Palmer is the new backup QB. Trestman says <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> will stay with 2 QBs.</p>&mdash; Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHoge/statuses/392351414023757824">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Trestman on why Bears will sign Jordan Palmer: &quot;He became very affluent in our offensive language very quickly&quot; during preseason.</p>&mdash; Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rich_Campbell/statuses/392351004475146240">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Sam has some solid outside the box thinking...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/jon_greenberg">@jon_greenberg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman">@ZachZaidman</a> What about Anthony Calvillo?</p>&mdash; Sam Householder (@SamHouseholder) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamHouseholder/statuses/392354499752255488">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>LM: Trestman on Jon Bostic: &quot;He played hard. He ran around. For his first start, he did not look out of place at all.&quot;</p>&mdash; Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/statuses/392349353613860864">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>LM: Trestman says two likely candidates to take over Briggs&#39; play-calling duties are LBs James Anderson &amp; Jon Bostic.</p>&mdash; Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/statuses/392348969033945090">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Yesterday it was Jon Bostic who took over play calling, but with a bye week it makes sense to reevaluate who should be moving forward.

The Phil Emery portion of the presser began with contract talk.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery: &quot;We&#39;re going to not talk about contracts during the 2013 season.&quot;</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/392357941556547585">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> Emery - &quot;We have earned what we are&quot; - we&#39;ve stepped in an oil patch or two&#39; - &quot;I trust this team&quot;</p>&mdash; John Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSNMoonMullin/statuses/392357819606790144">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> GM Phil Emery: &quot;We need to improve on our Assignments, discipline and fundamentals. Then we will play better defense.&quot;</p>&mdash; Bob LeGere (@BobLeGere) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobLeGere/statuses/392357939685916672">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In a lighter moment, Emery refers to long snapper Patrick Mannelly as &quot;one of the eight wonders of the world&quot;.</p>&mdash; Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/statuses/392357877597229056">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Phil Emery admits he&#39;s looked into possible trade options, but hasn&#39;t found enough value.</p>&mdash; Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHoge/statuses/392358584467484672">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery on whether Cutler is injury prone: I don&#39;t see a pattern with him more than I see a pattern with any other player in the NFL.</p>&mdash; Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rich_Campbell/statuses/392358744903806976">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery remains a fan of 2012 1st round pick Shea McClellin.</p>&mdash; Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/statuses/392359500532822016">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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He may be the only one left...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery: &quot;I&#39;ve seen improvement in Shea, in particular his strength against the run.&quot;</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/392359219074461696">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery on Peppers: &quot;We want him to continue to improve where he&#39;s at as an individual player.&quot;</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/392359458418221056">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Is Emery getting a little snarky?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> GM Emery &quot;We are not in a state of flux those are your (reporter) words not mine&quot;</p>&mdash; Peggy Kusinski (@peggykusinski) <a href="https://twitter.com/peggykusinski/statuses/392360011659100160">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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If so I like it!

Oh look, some good news on the injury front!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> GM Phil Emery said WR Brandon Marshall checked out medically and is OK. He had x-rays yesterday at FedEx Field.</p>&mdash; Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamjahns/statuses/392362926410964992">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery raving about the kind of teammate Josh McCown has been.</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/392360505626873856">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery: &quot;The players that we have on our squad are better than the players we could bring in&quot; from free agency. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a></p>&mdash; Jeremy Stoltz (@BearReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BearReport/statuses/392360992132194304">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bears GM Phil Emery said he wouldn&#39;t explore IR w designation to return for Lance Briggs. Holding out hope that Briggs heals faster.</p>&mdash; Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) <a href="https://twitter.com/danwiederer/statuses/392364844763979776">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Would you believe someone asked about Brian Urlacher?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Odds of Urlacher return &quot;nil,&quot; per Emery. &quot;Brian&#39;s retirement papers came in 3-4 weeks before the season started.&quot;</p>&mdash; patrick finley (@patrickfinley) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickfinley/statuses/392361308336582656">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>LM: Asked about rash of injuries, Emery says &quot;we&#39;re still a team that has the ability to win football games.&quot;</p>&mdash; Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/statuses/392361806573756416">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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This is interesting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery: Injured players have the freedom to be evaluated by outside doctors. &quot;The minute they ask for a second opinion, it&#39;s approved.&quot;</p>&mdash; Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rich_Campbell/statuses/392362081032224768">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Emery: &quot;Khaseem [Greene] has worked almost extensively on the weak side as Lance&#39;s backer.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a></p>&mdash; Jeremy Stoltz (@BearReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BearReport/statuses/392362682063417345">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wait, a reporter told Marc Trestman he didn’t have much of a team without Cutler and Briggs? All right. Among the response: "I think we do"</p>&mdash; Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/392365398646980608">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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In case you missed it...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> announce TE Steve Maneri has been released to make room for QB Jordan Palmer</p>&mdash; Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/392360625042501632">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Check out Dane's thoughts on that here.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> also announce WR Ricardo Lockette has been released from practice squad.</p>&mdash; Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/392360688225492992">October 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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I know, I'm devastated the Ricardo Lockette era is over...

In case you were hoping for some defensive tackle help, Marvin Austin is off the market.

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