The Bear’s Den: July 27, 2017 - Glennon & Trubisky Impress

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Zeglinski: White ‘not taking anything for granted’ - The Rock River Times - Kevin White was once a highly touted first-round pick, fully expected to inject excitement into the Bears.

DeWitt: Da Bears Brothers Chicago Bears Podcast and Postgame Show - Da Bears Brothers - Da Bears Brothers is the place where Bears fans across the globe hang out after every Chicago Bears game, and where Bears fans go to get their fix of Chicago Bears talk in the offseason.

Wiederer: John Fox - ‘I’m guarded’ in front of the cameras - Chicago Tribune - John Fox said directly that he makes a conscious effort to be colorless and evasive in his press conferences, a survival technique he adapted long ago.

Wiederer: Mark Sanchez settling in as Bears backup quarterback - Chicago Tribune - Mark Sanchez knows why he's with Bears — to help push and prepare Mike Glennon; to advise Mitch Trubisky; and to be ready to play in case of an emergency.

Campbell: Mike Glennon and Mitch Trubisky show flashes at first Bears practice - Chicago Tribune - Breaking down the Bears' first training camp practice in Bourbonnais on Thursday, July 27, 2017, and previewing what's to come.

Biggs: Bears' defensive front seven - the team's strength - was down two Thursday - Chicago Tribune - With Pernell McPhee starting training camp on PUP list and Eddie Goldman held out after conditioning, the durability of Bears front seven already is in doubt.

LeGere: Bears' Long back at practice, but no timetable for his return - Daily Herald - Guard Kyle Long was limited at Thursday's practice, but any participation on his part was a positive, considering he's coming back from ankle surgery and a shoulder problem that he opted to rehab without surgery.

Emma: Why Mark Sanchez Will Play Important Role For Bears - CBS Chicago - Sanchez was brought to the Bears to be more than just a veteran backup at quarterback.

Emma: Danny Trevathan’s Drive Brings Him Back To Bears Ahead Of Schedule - CBS Chicago - The hope is that Trevathan can play Week 1 of the season.

Finley: Bears Training Camp Digest: How QBs fared on Day 1 - Chicago Sun-Times - The Chicago Sun-Times' Patrick Finley breaks down the first day of Bears training-camp practice:

Potash: Undaunted Danny Trevathan returns — 'I'm looking to be even better' - Chicago Sun-Times - Trevathan is participating on a limited basis, but just that he was back on the field was a positive first step.

Finley: Kyle Long joins Bears' practice, starts switch to left side - Chicago Sun-Times - Kyle Long was back — and at a new position. The Bears’ three-time Pro Bowl player was limited in practice Thursday

Finley: Mark Sanchez on Bears QB controversy 'There's no chance that happens' - Chicago Sun-Times - “There’s no chance that happens here,” Sanchez said. “It’s been defined clearly. And that’s what you need. You need it from the top."

Cox: Zach Miller wants to play ‘until they kick me out of here’ - Bears Wire - Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller finds himself in a tough competition for playing time, but he isn't backing down from the challenge.

Finley: Zach Miller says people can 'throw dirt on my grave' but will fight for Bears job - Chicago Sun-Times - Recovered from surgery on right foot, tight end Zach Miller isn’t ready to relinquish his job even though the Bears might be prepared to part ways.

Mayer: McPhee placed on PUP list due to knee - ChicagoBears.com - Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list due to a knee injury.

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Mayer: Recovering Trevathan ahead of schedule - ChicagoBears.com - Fueled by the desire to rebound from what he felt was a sub-par season, Danny Trevathan participated in the Bears' first training camp practice Thursday exactly eight months after suffering a serious knee injury.

Fishbain: Quintin Demps looking to help Chicago Bears' secondary turn the ball over - Pro Football Weekly - Bears don't know who's starting next to him, but banking on Demps being an impact player

Hub Arkush: Good news of Trevathan's return offset by McPhee landing on PUP list for Bears - Pro Football Weekly - Bears' front seven could be very good, but they need everyone healthy

Hoge: Trevathan Says ‘Partying’ After Super Bowl Hurt Him Last Season - WGN Radio - Danny Trevathan suffered a gruesome, ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee last November, but that wasn’t the only thing that prevented him from having the type of debut season with the Bears that he wanted. “I was partying a little bit, just because I came here a little bit later,” Trevathan said. “I didn’t really do what I usually do, which is get back to work, get right back to work, stay on it throughout the whole…

Gutierrez: Bears Season Breakdown and Predictions: Week Three vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - Cover32 - Mark your calendars ladies and gentleman, the Monsters of the Midway vs. the Steel Curtain, a battle between these two historic teams will definitely be something to watch. The Steelers have a supremely potent offense and a pretty tough and young defense led by one of the best young linebackers in the NFL, Ryan Shazier. I do not have high hopes for the Bears in this one folks. Let’s be honest, this Steelers team is definitely a playoff, if not Super Bowl, ready team.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Florio: Jerry Jones, Jason Garrett like seeing three practice fights from Cowboys - ProFootballTalk - Three fights happened at Cowboys practice on Thursday. But no one will be held (hard gulp) accountable for it. “What I saw was competitiveness,” Jones said regarding the trio of brouhahas, via Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “It didn’t undermine our team concepts.

Florio: 49ers hope deadline drives a deal with Solomon Thomas - ProFootballTalk - Only three draft picks aren't signed, and one of them is the third overall pick in the draft. With the 49ers starting training-camp practice on Friday, the new brain trust in Santa Clara hopes that the deadline drives a decision. “Yeah, we’re still working on that," G.M.

KNOW THY ENEMY

Western: Vogel impresses, Burnett/Jones get reps at ILB - Acme Packing Company - It was a good first day for the Packers’ young punter on the first practice of camp.

Gates: Reiff, Thielen Leave Vikings First Practice Early - Daily Norseman - Neither player’s injuries appear to be serious

Reisman: Reuben Foster cleared medically, did Lions make mistake passing on him? - Pride Of Detroit - Would you take a healthy Reuben Foster over Jarrad Davis?

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