Expectations high as Bears conclude OTA workouts

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Devin Hester Takes a Turn at Quarterback, Jumps to Lead in Competition
Published 6/18/2008 by Josh Alper at FanHouse
... All that can wait, though, and the Bears had a little fun before breaking camp. Players traded jerseys and switched positions in a practice that the Bears website describes as having a "last day of school" feel. One notable switch involved ...

Bears’ interest in Kevin Jones fading?
Published 6/19/2008 by Shea at Blog Down, Chicago Bears
... Today, per chicagobears.com, Bears head coach Lovie Smith said, “We don’t have any plans to [add a veteran running back].” Smith made it clear that the Bears are happy with their current group, and hinted that it might be too late into the offseason to acquire any skill position players. ...

Bears Sign Harris to $40M Extension
Published 6/20/2008 by Doug Farrar at N/A
... When they haven’t been “experimenting” with Devin Hester at quarterback in minicamp (well, for one play, but what do they have to lose?), the Chicago Bears have been getting their house on order on the defensive line by signing three-time Pro Bowl tackle Tommie Harris to a four-year, $40 million contract extension with $27 million in the first three seasons. Harris has dealt with knee injuries, but he’s as dominant as any lineman in the league when he’s healthy. posted 6-19-2008 at 10:37 PM by ...