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Time to return to Bears football - Michael C. Wright: While it’s certainly refreshing to see Chicago’s offense finally blossom, Marc Trestman wants to make sure the club doesn’t stray from its roots.
Roster analysis: Linebacker - Michael C. Wright: Bostic and McClellin are competing for the Sam position, but Christian Jones was impressive during minicamps and OTAs, and could fight for time on the field if given the opportunity.
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Clausen will bear watching in camp - Larry Mayer: All eyes in training camp no doubt will be on Jay Cutler and the Bears’ explosive No. 1 offense. But Jimmy Clausen will also bear watching as he battles for a backup QB position.
Rookie spotlight: Will Sutton - Dan Durkin: Sutton must learn a new scheme, adjust to the speed and power of the NFL game and fine tune his body to handle the rigors of a 16-game schedule; he projects as a rotational, situational pass rusher this fall.
Bears mailbag - Not-Hub Fishbain answers readers' questions on the D-line rotation, backup RB competition, and more.
NFCN Blog - The NFCN reporters tackle a key question on each of their teams. Michael C. Wright's is: Will Jay Cutler finally shed his enigma label in Year 2 under Marc Trestman?
ProFootballFocus - PFF breaks down the 2013 QB play of Jay Cutler and Josh McCown.
Ten NFL "contenders" that won’t make the playoffs this season - Buck Stanton: Replacing Julius Peppers with Jared Allen isn’t a cure-all, and Josh McCown isn’t around if Jay Cutler gets injured again in 2014.
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The new game: Pass-heavy approach transforming NFL positions - David Steele: It's not just pass-catching tight ends and multi-skilled running backs, but also the defensive side of the ball that has evolved to match them.
30 big-time players heading for contract crossroads - Joel Corry: This season will be pivotal for NFL players entering a contract year or facing a crossroads (typically because of age, salary cap concerns, injury or off-the-field issues). [Includes key Packers and Lions. - Den]
Know thy enemy: Vikings - Rob Rang takes a look at the Vikings' draft class, and thinks Scott Crichton could be their safest pick for Zimmer's more team-oriented approach towards QB sacks.
Know thy enemy: Packers - Chris Burke's offseason report: Even with the additions of Julius Peppers and Ha-Ha Clinton-Dix, there is reason to wonder if the defense has improved enough. Doug Farrar: Can Clinton-Dix turn tide for Packers' disappointing D?
Aaron Hernandez' menu for today - Apparently today is one of the days in the calendar when America eats itself silly. Here are the culinary delights that Aaron Hernandez will be enjoying.
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