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Well... Patrick Mannelly isn't really back as in back on the Chicago Bears, but he was back in Bourbonnais, hanging out at training camp.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash">#Bears</a> long snappers Thomas Gafford and Rick Lovato learning from the best -- former Bears LS Pat Mannelly. <a href="http://t.co/wNVFVGPj6u">pic.twitter.com/wNVFVGPj6u</a></p>— Mark Potash (@MarkPotash) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkPotash/status/629700350396760065">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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The Bears were in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts today, but practice was still physical at times. Practice was also a little feisty as Sam Acho was held back at one point and Lamarr Houston had a wee little shoving match with Chris Pantale.
Acho has been having a nice camp and his solid play continued today.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sam Acho had 12 sacks in his first 35 games, then broke his fibula/ankle in 2013. Just 1 sack in 16 games last year. Looks good here, FWIW.</p>— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkinsCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/NateAtkinsCF/status/629702460005748737">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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The Bears were also continuing the practice of playing music at camp. The beat reporters have been tweeting about the playlists since day one.
On the injury front, Kevin White remains out with his shin splints, but he was playing catch and spending time with Eddie Royal.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash">#Bears</a> rookie WR Kevin White working after practice on steps, moves w/ Eddie Royal. Good choice of mentor. <a href="http://t.co/50a5UmRndm">pic.twitter.com/50a5UmRndm</a></p>— John Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSNMoonMullin/status/629710940511051776">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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QB David Fales remains sidelined with an illness.
The offensive line was without Michael Ola (knee), Jermon Bushrod (coaches decision) and Tayo Fabuluje (asthma/allergies), so Charles Leno had increased opportunities to shine.
RB Ka'Deem Carey was out with a shoulder inujury.
Ego Ferguson was back at practice after being excused yesterday and after practice Ferguson dropped this nugget.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash">#Bears</a> DL Ego Ferguson on the defense: "We want to be feared this year."</p>— Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachZaidman/status/629725424273223680">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio met the media this afternoon and he mentioned Shea McClellin and Christian Jones are leading at the inside linebacker position. For more from Fangio, including his thoughts on the Ray McDonald fiasco, you can click here. (Do it.)
Jay Cutler threw his first interception in camp. :( It did come during one on one drills, and not during the team portion of practice, but a pick is a pick in the minds of some.
It wasn't all bad during the one on ones.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Highlight <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash">#Bears</a> Cutler to Alshon Jeffery beating Kyle Fuller deep. Then Jeffery takes al Louis-Jean to the shed.</p>— John Mullin (@CSNMoonMullin) <a href="https://twitter.com/CSNMoonMullin/status/629692716738330625">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">There's today's highlight grab for Wilson, a beautiful in-air adjustment on underthrow with Sherrick in good position in 1-on-1's. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash">#Bears</a></p>— Arthur Arkush (@ArthurArkush) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArthurArkush/status/629692764595318784">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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After that lone pick, Cutler rebounded with some good stuff later at practice.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cutler threads the needle, hits Royal for a TD on 3rd and goal. Next play, TD to Martellus Bennett. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash">#Bears</a></p>— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamHoge/status/629698112307769345">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alshon Jeffery makes a big catch up left sideline, tries it again on the right but Tim Jennings breaks up the jump ball. You read that right</p>— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkinsCF) <a href="https://twitter.com/NateAtkinsCF/status/629700141046349824">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston rushes Carden but Carden is able to get away and throws a nice pass to rookie Cam Meredith for a 20 yard touchdown.</p>— Christian Shanafelt (@ChrisShanafelt) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisShanafelt/status/629699319000489984">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Houston probably would've gotten the sack if it was an actual game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BearsCamp?src=hash">#BearsCamp</a></p>— Christian Shanafelt (@ChrisShanafelt) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisShanafelt/status/629699444628283392">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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It's been mostly positive reviews about Lamarr Houston this training camp and even the head coach is happy.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lamarr Houston has trained, gotten into shape. Sometimes, even during rehab, guys in best shape of his career. I see a very fit guy. - Fox</p>— Bears Insider (@bears_insider) <a href="https://twitter.com/bears_insider/status/629710119014670336">August 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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What do you guys think about Camp Fox so far?