NFL preseason schedule released: The Chicago Bears preseason schedule is...

If you are excitedly waiting for your first opportunity to see the new Marc Trestman west coast offense, or to see the reworked Mel Tucker defense, then circle your calender. The Chicago Bears will open up their preseason schedule on the road on either August 8, 9, 10, or 11. Here's their complete schedule.

WEEK 1 - AUG 8-11
Chicago at Carolina

WEEK 2 - Aug 15-19
San Diego at Chicago (ESPN, 8/15)

WEEK 3 - AUG 22-25
Chicago at Oakland

WEEK 4 - AUG 29-30
Cleveland at Chicago

We'll get to see former Bears linebacker Nick Roach, now with the Raiders, and former Bears' Jason Campbell possibly throwing touchdowns to Kellen Davis in the preseason finale.

The week 2 game will be nationally televised on ESPN, so we'll be able to see the media's new narrative that will be with the 2013 Chicago Bears.

What are your expectations Bears fans? Is your glass half full, or half empty for the 2013 season?

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