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First-team defense takes the night off
suntimes.com - 8/29/2008
First-team defense takes the night off
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It either means everything, or it means nothing. All the Bears can do now is hope the preseason performance of their starting defense has no bearing on what is to come Sept. 7, when the 2008 season officially begins in Indianapolis.

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CHICAGO BEARS PRESEASON ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — Third-string QB Caleb Hanie had a big game as he made his case to make the roster in the Bears’ win over the Browns. Starter Kyle Orton was 4-of-7 for 51 yards , with no touchdowns and one interception. Rex Grossman led a 95-yard touchdown drive in his one series, hitting Brandon Rideau for his third touchdown of preseason. The Bears’ first-string defense allowed the Browns to move the ball with ease . Watching from the sidelines, S Mike Brown wasn’t impressed . Devin Hester and Brandon Lloyd were the starting receivers . K Robbie Gould ...

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