Chicago Bears Training Camp: 8/7 Practice Recap

A lot was made the last couple of days about the defensive line batting down passes, and how that's something they shouldn't be doing. I touched on it yesterday, but in case you missed it, I'll hit on it again.

On game day, the offensive line will be cutting down the defenders at the line of scrimmage, but in practice you never cut your teammates. It's a safety issue. Cutting the defensive line will allow clearer passing lanes for the quarterback to see through.

One other no-no in practice is even getting too close to a QB when he's throwing. Pass rushers usually run by the QB, being sure to avoid his follow through. During games you always see a QB hitting his hand on a helmet, or shoulder pad after he releases the ball. The last thing you'd want to see happen to your starting QB break a finger on his throwing hand during the team portion of practice.

Here are the players that didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.
LB - D.J. Williams (calf strain)
WR - Earl Bennett has a concussion and will not play on Friday against Carolina.
OT - Jonathan Scott (knee)
DE - Julius Peppers (excused)
CB/NB - Kelvin Hayden is out for the year with a torn hamstring. This is a tough loss as Hayden was the starting nickle, and he was the primary back up at corner.

Chris Conte, Henry Melton, and Jermon Bushrod were a bit limited today.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Corey Wootton forced to watch practice with a wrap around his leg: <a href="http://t.co/FImAgRQthE">pic.twitter.com/FImAgRQthE</a></p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/365125062057136130">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Conte stopped practicing because he was feeling some tightness. Precautionary measure. Not considered serious.</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/365145989692129280">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jermon Bushrod protects Jay Cutler during live drills. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a>. <a href="http://t.co/P3OFeh3pPa">pic.twitter.com/P3OFeh3pPa</a></p>&mdash; Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaferWeigel/statuses/365127269842300928">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kyle Long working strictly with the 2&#39;s throughout practice. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BearsTalk&amp;src=hash">#BearsTalk</a></p>&mdash; Bears Talk (@BearsTalkCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/BearsTalkCSN/statuses/365133169898426368">August 7, 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> S Brandon Hardin not a part of any 1st team special teams unit. Yet Anthony Walters is in every unit. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23dothemath&amp;src=hash">#dothemath</a></p>&mdash; Jeremy Stoltz (@BearReport) <a href="https://twitter.com/BearReport/statuses/365130252747415554">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>James Brown pretty ensconced at no. 1 RG for now. Kyle Long still a work in progress in pass pro. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a></p>&mdash; John Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSNMoonMullin/statuses/365132006985695236">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Conte and Wootton still sitting out team sessions. Steltz and Kyle Moore filling in with 1s.</p>&mdash; Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHoge/statuses/365132266332102656">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Frey has made a lot of plays in camp. Let&#39;s see if it carries over into the preseason games. I&#39;m sure teams will test him.</p>&mdash; Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/statuses/365153121212702720">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jermon Bushrod sounded as if the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bears&amp;src=hash">#Bears</a> planned to play it safe with him Friday vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Panthers&amp;src=hash">#Panthers</a>.</p>&mdash; Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/statuses/365152041124892673">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Onobun with a nice TD grab from McCown.</p>&mdash; Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/statuses/365136903642681345">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Adam Podlesh just nailed one of the best punts of camp. Too bad <a href="https://twitter.com/CarmenDeFalco">@CarmenDeFalco</a> didn&#39;t see the booming leg.</p>&mdash; Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNChiBears/statuses/365129944466071556">August 7, 2013</a></blockquote>

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What are your thoughts about today's practice.

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