The Bears Den: August 11, 2015

When the Chicago Bears grabbed WR Kevin White in the 1st round of April's NFL Draft, it was generally assumed that Brandon Marshall had effectively been replaced-- and potentially even upgraded.

But for the last few weeks, White's shin splints have kept him sidelined, and now it's not even looking good for the preseason.  (LINK)

- With White not seeing any action, Alshon Jeffery and Maquess Wilson have had opportunities to shine.  On Monday, both wide receivers had a good day. (LINK)

- Larry Mayer says Jeffery is showing his 'star power'. (LINK)

- 5 Observations from Monday's practice, including notes on kicker Robbie Gould and backup quarterback Jimmy Clausen. (LINK)

- Video: Will Jay Cutler be better now that Marshall is no longer in Chicago? (LINK)

- Who are candidates to have a break-out year for Chicago in 2015? (LINK)

- Hroniss Grasu and Kyle Long continue to strengthen their bond, particularly with reversed roles as they had in Oregon. (LINK)

- A nice look at the personal life of A.J. Cruz, who is fighting for a roster spot in Chicago. (LINK)

- Come meet the RB coach in charge of evaluating the talent behind Matt Forte. (LINK)

As the Bears head towards their first preseason game of the year, stay tuned to WCG for all the latest and greatest updates as they are available.