Word has it both Chris Williams & Matt Forte are shining at rookie camp this week, both showing their willingness to work hard, learn the system, and push themselves to the next level. This is good news as some were critical of the Bears’ choice in Forte during the draft weekend. Other notables who coach Lovie Smith praised were WR Earl Bennett (a steal for the Bears in many eyes), S Craig Steltz, and CB Zack Bowman.

Steltz’s recent play may be a small reason as to the Bears’ release of S Adam Archuleta today. Archuleta failed to impress with his one season with the Bears, suffering an injury in Week 3, and never returning to his old form with the St. Louis Rams.

The Bears also signed four undrafted rookie free agents this week:

Zacrey Atterberry, P, Lindenwood
Gerard Lee, DE, Oregon State
Ryan Poles, G, Boston College
Marcus Stone, TE, North Carolina State

And finally, in probably the biggest news for the Bears this week, has to be the arrest of RB Cedric Benson for boating while under the influence, and resisting arrest. Hopefully, this doesn’t affect Benson’s play this season, as this could severely hinder the Bears already mediocre run game, along with an already unstable QB (Got to get my Rex shot in).

From the deep dish pizzeria, this is your Bears update!

-Will

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