The Bear’s Den: August 16, 2017

BEAR DOWN, CHICAGO BEARS, BEAR DOWN!!!!

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Rosenbloom: The way the Bears’ QB depth chart ought to read - Chicago Tribune - The Bears released their depth chart for Saturday’s exhibition in Arizona, and quarterback goes like this.

Campbell: Happiest camper, oddest twist and more - Chicago Tribune - The Bears left Olivet Nazarene University on Monday with more than enough issues to keep them busy before the season opener Sept. 10 against the Falcons.

Haugh: When will John Fox realize playing Mitch Trubisky could improve his job security? - Chicago Tribune - Eventually, John Fox might realize the chances to keep his job beyond 2017 improve if Mitch Trubisky beats out Mike Glennon and becomes the Bears' starting quarterback.

Rosenthal: Watch Roberto Aguayo get cut by the Bucs on 'Hard Knocks' - Chicago Tribune - Tampa Bay cutting kicker Roberto Aguayo will be shown in the latest edition of “Hard Knocks" Tuesday night.

Halas Intrigue podcast: 5 things we learned at Bears training camp - Chicago Sun-Times - In the latest episode of Halas Intrigue, Patrick Finley breaks down what he learned from the Bears' 19-day training camp:

Potash: Analyzing the highs and lows of Bears training camp - Chicago Sun-Times - Unless the disparity in performance in the opener continues, Mike Glennon will be the Week 1 starter. But all bets are off ... once the season starts.

Jahns: Analyzing the highs and lows of Bears training camp - Chicago Sun-Times - The Sun-Times’ Adam L. Jahns breaks down the best and worst of the Bears’ training camp, which ended Monday at Olivet Nazarene University.

Telander: Chicago Bears News, Scores & Schedules - Chicago Sun-Times - Get the latest Chicago Bears news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more from the Chicago Sun-Times

LeGere: Bears' Long eager to get back on the field with teammates - ChicagoBears.com - Although he has moved from right guard to left guard, Chicago Bears three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long has had little trouble grasping the mental nuances of the shift. Not being able to practice full-speed with the full offense has put him behind on the physical curve.

STL: Trubisky still third QB on depth chart - CSN Chicago - The SportsTalk Live panel debates whether Mitch Trubisky should still be third on the Bears depth chart.

Bears Talk Podcast: Glennon, Trubisky moving in opposite directions - CSN Chicago - We're talking Bears quarterbacks and much more on this week's edition of the Bears Talk Podcast.

Mayer: Promising rookies provide hope for future - ChicagoBears.com - Some of the Bears’ top performers this summer in training camp and their first preseason game all share something in common that bodes well for the future.

Perez: No changes to Bears’ depth chart for Week 2 preseason game vs. Cardinals - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears announced their second depth chart of the preseason, and little has changed, including at QB

Perez: No changes to Bears’ depth chart for Week 2 preseason game vs. Cardinals - Bears Wire - The Chicago Bears announced their second depth chart of the preseason, and little has changed, including at QB

Emma: After Impressive Rookie Season, Cody Whitehair’s ‘Arrow Is Up, Up, Up’ - CBS Chicago - “It’s a little bit easier for me this year,” Whitehair says.

POLISH SAUSAGE

Rozner: NFL, Goodell take shocking stand against Elliott - Daily Herald - Roger Goodell has bungled domestic violence cases so many times that it's shocking when the NFL finally takes a stand.

Williams: Jets will give Josh McCown extended playing time this week – ProFootballTalk - Josh McCown will play more than the one series he played in the Jets' preseason opener, though coach Todd Bowles wouldn't commit to exactly how much action McCown will see Saturday.

Patra: Dolphins' Jay Cutler set to play Thursday - NFL.com - The Miami Dolphins look ready to reveal their big quarterback acquisition this week. Coach Adam Gase told reporters Tuesday that Jay Cutler "looks like" he'll play in Thursday's preseason game.

KNOW THY ENEMY

Noonan: Packers’ Ty Montgomery and Josh Jones sidelined with lower leg injuries - Acme Packing Company - One key Packers player sat out all of practice and the other was carted off.

Krigare: Where do the Vikings throw the football? - Daily Norseman - A look at pass attempts and directions across the NFL and the Vikings.

Mathews: Lions place Kerry Hyder Jr. on IR, make other changes to the 90-man roster - Pride Of Detroit - Detroit made some moves on Tuesday that leave the team short of their 90-man roster during the preseason.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Wiltfong: Football Outsider - It’s too soon to write off Bears’ safety Adrian Amos - Windy City Gridiron - We had the chance to talk with Football Outsiders’ Editor In Chief, Aaron Schatz, to get his take on some pressing questions about the 2017 Chicago Bears.

Wiltfong: Ten Thoughts on the NFL - Windy City Gridiron - Check out my thoughts after the first week of NFL preseason.

Wiltfong's Chicago Bears 2017 Position Battles: Who will start week one at inside linebacker? - Windy City Gridiron - We wrap up our position battles series with a look at the Chicago Bears’ inside linebackers.

Wiltfong: Bears roster breakdown, 90-in-90 - Benny Cunningham - Windy City Gridiron - We’re running through the entire offseason roster of the Chicago Bears, weighing the odds for all 90 players to make the team.

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