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Please show the proper respect to the daughter of the legendary George Halas.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a> matriarch Virginia McCaskey at practice today.</p>— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/364759942495862785">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Now on to the who's practicing portion of the recap.
Matt Forte was held out of practice, for what appeared to be nothing more than a veterans rest day. Tackle Jonathan Scott was out after practicing yesterday. Starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod is back participating in team drills.
Middle linebacker D.J. Williams remains in a walking boot.
Julius Peppers was excused from practice today, but he did have some hamstring tightness the last couple days. Earl Bennett (concussion) was also not at practice.
For some good info on concussions, this is from WCG member akn, who dropped this yesterday in the practice recap thread.
We would need more specific information to make any assumptions about hightened susceptibility.
For example, dizziness (of the virtigo/lightheadedness kind) is the 2nd most common symptom of concussions (following headache), so it doesn't say much. We don't know if he is experiencing this dizziness at rest (which would be discouraging after 2 days) or when they have him do some light activity (which is normal for recovery after 2 days). Over 85% of concussions resolve in 7-10 days. And while the balance thing is a pretty specific indicator of a (bad) concussion, it isn't very sensitive.
The only clear evidence that speaks towards Bennett's heightened susceptibility are his previous concussions, but that is oversimplifying things. Yes, a history of multiple concussions makes it more likely to get concussed again, but that is a pretty non-specific predictor. If that's all we went by, then you'd have to more worried about Cutler than Bennett. There are in fact several other factors that come into play, such as taking longer and longer to recover from successive concussions (I don't remember how long Bennett took in the past), or smaller and smaller impacts causing the concussions, or whether the player has a previous history of psych or neuro disorders, etc.
Now on to some practice highlights via Twitter.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>6th rd pick Cornelius Washington has showed good quickness off edge.. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bears&src=hash">#bears</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23bearstalk&src=hash">#bearstalk</a></p>— Kip Lewis (@csnkiplewis) <a href="https://twitter.com/csnkiplewis/statuses/364778441024872449">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bears WRs Jeffery and Marshall make QB Cutler look good on back to back plays, pullin in throws behind em for big gains. <a href="https://twitter.com/rrstar_sports">@rrstar_sports</a></p>— Jay Taft (@JayTaft) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayTaft/statuses/364773855866265601">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Stephen Paea continues to show impressive power and strength in individual pass rushing drill.</p>— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/364775118532132864">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nate Collins having a nice practice. Looking good in pass rushing drill and just blocked a pass at the line of scrimmage.</p>— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/364776936033107970">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Heck of a block by TE Steve Maneri sealing off Tim Jennings on an end around. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a></p>— Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/statuses/364763167378767874">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a> using DT Henry Melton as stand up rover. They did this in OTAs. 1st time in camp so far</p>— Jeremy Stoltz (@BearReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BearReport/statuses/364773941224550400">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a> DT Henry Melton with deflection and pick of Cutler</p>— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/364768130985234434">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Will Mel Tucker bring some more zone blitz concepts to the Bears?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Seeing more interior linemen like Henry Melton in upward stance and dropping into coverage while LB's and safeties blitz. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a>.</p>— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaferWeigel/statuses/364774837140459520">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Stop the presses, an Eric Weems sighting!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Eric Weems lining up with B Marshall and A Jeffery with 1st team at WR with Earl Bennett out while also working hard on ST <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bearbonnais&src=hash">#Bearbonnais</a>.</p>— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaferWeigel/statuses/364775637333983232">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Bomb over middle to Joe Anderson from Jay Cutler. Crowd goes crazy.</p>— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/364776013391085569">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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And speaking of crazy...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Someone in the stands watching practice is playing the trombone.</p>— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/364774188147425282">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Two weird things just happened: <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHoge">@Adamhoge</a> got asked for his autograph & Staley came by & twerked in front of our broadcast.</p>— Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) <a href="https://twitter.com/LaurenceWHolmes/statuses/364799180226564096">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Cutler bomb to Anderson in team drills. Briggs tips next pass over middle for Weems. Offense struggled in blitz pickup earlier</p>— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/364776282694746112">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Now back to practice...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Melton tips Cutler in 2-minute drill and Frey pulls it down for the INT. Briggs yells: "Bears win."</p>— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHoge/statuses/364781208560877570">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nice screen pass INT by <a href="https://twitter.com/SheaMcClellin">@SheaMcClellin</a> who would've had a pick-six if it was in a game. He's made some big strides this year. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bearbonnais&src=hash">#Bearbonnais</a>.</p>— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaferWeigel/statuses/364777857857232896">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nickel CB Isaiah Frey picks off batted ball. 4th pick of Cutler today. Conte had one earlier.</p>— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) <a href="https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/statuses/364781097256632321">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Practice looking much better now. QBs started slow. Now they're throwing strikes.</p>— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikecwright/statuses/364776781183590401">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a> OC/OL coach Aaron Kromer says defensive linemen are not supposed to deflect passes in practice because OL can't cut them.</p>— Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/statuses/364789521755287555">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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For those wondering, this is common place in the NFL, and every other level of football. You don't want your o-line to cut your own d-line. Another no-no for defensive linemen, is getting in front of a throwing QB. You don't want the QB's follow through to hit a defenders helmet or shoulder pad.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Aaron Kromer: "We're trying to keep Jay Cutler uncomfortable (in practice)."</p>— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHoge/statuses/364787492580368384">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&src=hash">#Bears</a> LT Jermon Bushrod has his right calf wrapped. His time was kind of limited in practice.</p>— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamjahns/statuses/364800564862787584">August 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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