Chicago Bears training camp: August 1 practice recap

We'll start our look at today's Chicago Bears practice with who was missing and who was starting. Veteran center Roberto Garza was excused for personal reasons so Brian de la Peunte was starting in his place. He's also seen starter's reps at right guard and left guard this camp as well. With Kyle Long not ready for contact yet it was Michael Ola running at RG with the ones today.

On defense it was Adrian Wilson finally making his way to the number ones at safety with Danny McCray sticking alongside him. Ryan Mundy and Brock Vereen were the 2nd string safeties, but Mundy was rotating in with the ones in place of McCray. Charles Tillman was given the day off, but was dressed. Kelvin Hayden and Kyle Fuller began the day starting at corner. Don't read too much into Tim Jennings not starting today, he was dressed and participated.

Chris Conte and Craig Steltz were also still sitting out.

Now on to some Tweets...

DE-FENSE (clap clap) DE-FENSE (clap clap) DE-FENSE

Shea McClellin bull rush on RB Michael Ford. Had to hold ford up to keep from landing him in cutler's lap.

— John Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) August 1, 2014

When Christian Jones practices, you tend to notice him. That's a good thing for the rookie.

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

Nate Collins just knocked the ball out of Michael Ford's hands. Ball!

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

Lance Briggs just deflected a ball that hit Matt Forte in the hands. The defense is active early.

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

Defense dominating goal line team drills here at #Bears camp.

— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 1, 2014

Adrian Wilson near int in red zone. #BearsTalk

— John Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) August 1, 2014

Tucker to McClellin after goal line stuff: 'Helluva job. great play recognition.'

— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) August 1, 2014

#Bears defense wins the most spirited 11-on-11 drill of camp -- in the red zone. pic.twitter.com/nTAbyV3XhM

— Mark Potash (@MarkPotash) August 1, 2014

No passing TDs in 13 attempts for offense in goal line team work. Carey appeared to have one, diving in. Good day for #Bears D

— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 1, 2014

The defense just absolutely dominated the 11-on-11 red zone period. The offense wasn't sloppy either. Just got beat. #Bears

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 1, 2014

Demontre Hurst with a pick. Bears are flashing what Marc Trestman calls rage off the ball.

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

Lance Briggs has gotten his hands on three passes today. Last one tipped back to Danny McCray for pick to end 2-min drill. #Bears

— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) August 1, 2014

Danny McCray picks off a Jay Cutler pass that was deflected by Lance Briggs. First interception by a first team safety.

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

L Briggs is having one hell of a practice. Three PBUs, the last picked off by D McCray. Opportunistic #Bears D continues to shine in camp

— Arthur Arkush (@ArthurArkush) August 1, 2014

I'm OK with this from vet safety Wilson...

Adrian Wilson declined an interview today. "I don't do interviews. They're going to have to fine me." #Bears

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 1, 2014

Stay salty my friend...

Now how about the offensive side of the ball?

Marquess Wilson w/ a great grab over Kelvin Hayden & Adrian Wilson down the sideline. Although Wilson may have killed him if allowed to hit.

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 1, 2014

Really, I'd like to see that...

Thanks!

#Bears HC Trestman says @MarquessWilson has the "lead" for 3rd WR spot

— Peggy Kusinski (@peggykusinski) August 1, 2014

Allen v. Bushrod pic.twitter.com/Nx0eTcSQsg

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

LT Jermon Bushrod has really held his own vs. Jared Allen throughout camp.

— Jeff Dickerson (@ESPNChiBears) August 1, 2014

Oh noes, dis Allen fella is a Bum!

Cutler may have just knocked the wind out of Josh Morgan with a pass right into the gut. Morgan held on, but was slow to get up.

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) August 1, 2014

Kyle Long: "I'm chomping at the bit to get back out there."

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

And how about a special teams pic...

#Bears rookies Will Sutton and Ego Ferguson are hand-in-hand on the field pic.twitter.com/LxBTjqw4xL

— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) August 1, 2014

I wonder what the boss is thinking?

#Bears GM Emery watching his men at training camp pic.twitter.com/an9obx8yiP

— Peggy Kusinski (@peggykusinski) August 1, 2014

Is Trestman a nice guy or what?

Trestman got a $100 gift card from our radio guys. He threw it into the audience. Nice gesture.

— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) August 1, 2014

Tomorrow's practice moves to Soldier Field, who's going?