Hoge's Notes: Is There A Legitimate Kicker Competition Going On?

There appears to be competition at both kicker and punter.

• Jul 29, 2013

Morning Bears Bits: Cutler Still Looks Like Cutler

The QB has spread the ball around in practice, but accuracy is still an issue.

• Jul 29, 2013

Hoge's Practice Observations: Tough Start In Pads For Offensive Line

The Bears put on the pads Sunday for the first time in training camp, giving the offensive and defensive lines their first real chance to stand out on the practice field.

• Jul 28, 2013

Hoge's Notes: Martellus Bennett -- The Most Interesting Man On The Bears

The Martellus Bennett Show didn't stop after practice ended.

• Jul 26, 2013

Hoge: Briggs 'Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable' In New Role

While the Bears' offense is undergoing a major overhaul with new head coach Marc Trestman, there is one guy on the other side of the ball who taking on the brunt of change on a unit that otherwise is staying mostly the same.

• Jul 26, 2013

Hoge's Practice Observations: Trestman Takes Hands-On Approach

The Bears took the field Friday morning at Olivet Nazarene University for their first practice of training camp. Here are some quick observations from what we saw:

• Jul 26, 2013

Morning Bears Bits: Why So Much Drama Already?

With all the focus on contract talks, Friday's practice will be a welcome change.

• Jul 26, 2013

Hoge's Notes: Hester 'Cheetah Fast' In Conditioning Test

The return man was among those who stood out during Thursday's test.

• Jul 25, 2013

Gould: 'I Have A Chip On My Shoulder'

Kicker Robbie Gould enters the 2013 season with a lot to prove.

• Jul 25, 2013

Morning Bears Bits: Analyzing The Bears' Contract Situation

Who does Phil Emery's no extension policy affect the most?

• Jul 25, 2013

Hoge's Bears Notebook: Marshall Still Monitoring Hip Issue

The wide receiver has "no limitations" but could still sit out some practices.

• Jul 24, 2013

Hoge: Bears Won't Offer Contract Extensions During Season

A large number of key players are entering the final year of their current deals.

• Jul 24, 2013

Morning Bears Bits: Camp Trestman To Open With Conditioning Test

The Bears are bracing for a rude awakening Thursday morning at Camp Trestman.

• Jul 24, 2013

Hoge's Bears Depth Chart Breakdown: Defensive Backs

There is no lack of motivation among the cornerbacks and safeties.

• Jul 23, 2013

2013 Most Important Bears: No. 1 Jay Cutler

The Bears QB is the unanimous selection as the most important player on the team.

• Jul 23, 2013

Hoge's Bears Depth Chart Breakdown: Linebackers

This year's linebacking group may actually be better than last year's.

• Jul 22, 2013

2013 Most Important Bears: No. 2 Jermon Bushrod

No player enters the 2013 season with higher outside expectations than Jermon Bushrod.

• Jul 22, 2013

2013 Most Important Bears: No. 3 Julius Peppers

There might not be a Pro Bowler in the league as underappreciated as Julius Peppers.

• Jul 19, 2013

2013 Most Important Bears: No. 4 Lance Briggs

For 10 seasons, Lance Briggs has been a focal point of the Bears' defense.

• Jul 18, 2013

Hoge's Bears Depth Chart Breakdown: Defensive Line

The Bears' defensive line is good, but depth could be an issue.

• Jul 17, 2013

2013 Most Important Bears: No. 5 Brandon Marshall

Will the Bears be better if Brandon Marshall's numbers actually go down?

• Jul 17, 2013

2013 Most Important Bears: No. 6 Matt Forte

Forte could be primed for a career year with new head coach Marc Trestman.

• Jul 16, 2013

Hoge's Bears Depth Chart Breakdown: Tight End

Four of the six tight ends on the Bears' roster are newcomers.

• Jul 15, 2013

Henry Melton To Play Under Franchise Tag In 2013

Henry Melton and the Bears did not work out a longterm deal.

• Jul 15, 2013

2013 Most Important Bears: No. 7 D.J. Williams

The Bears are counting on their new middle linebacker to fill the void left behind by Brian Urlacher.

• Jul 15, 2013

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