What's up everybody?? I decided to take some time off from writing since news has been slow in coming (besides OTAs and Jay Cutler's first appearances in a Bear uni). But now training camp is scheduled to start this Friday at 3pm and it's time to get the 2009 NFL season underway! The Bears received some news today that isn't particularly welcome... starting CB Charles 'Peanut' Tillman has undergone back surgery and is scheduled to miss all of training camp and most of the preseason. 'Peanut', however, says he will be fine and that he should be able to start the season opener in Green Bay on September 13.
Personally, I don't find this news to be particularly disconcerting... it's much better this happens now and not a month from now. In addition, Peanut is a veteran player who knows the ins and outs of training camp. Had this been one of our rookies, the organization would have no choice but to count out any contribution from him for the season. Fortunately, this is not the case. Another benefit: putting Peanut on the shelf means more training camp reps for young CBs Corey Graham, Zack Bowman, and rookie D.J. Moore. Bowman in particular raised many eyebrows with his performance in OTAs; let's face it - the Bears can use the depth in the secondary. Let's hope our youngsters take advantage of the opportunity now presented them and flourish. So excited to camp to start - BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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