Welcome to the slightly late installment of Bear Dawn. Here’s the latest Chicago Bears news for Wednesday July 8, 2015.
Get to know Jay Cutler‘s latest victim quarterback coach Dowell Loggains:
“I was fortunate to work with Dave McGinnis,” Loggains said. “He’s from west Texas as well. He kind of took me under his wing. Coach ‘Mac’ told me stories about Mike Ditka and all the former players that have been here.”
Dan Durkin’s positional breakdown continues with the talented but unproven group of outside linebackers:
Likely starters:
ROLB: Pernell McPhee (26, fifth year)
LOLB: Lamarr Houston (28, sixth year)Other competitors: Jared Allen (33, 12th year), Willie Young (29, sixth year), Sam Acho (26, fifth year), David Bass (24, third year) and Kyle Woestmann (23, rookie)
Key contributor: Pernell McPhee
Speaking of outside linebackers, Chicago Football’s Bear Necessities #14 player who will be a key to their success is Jared Allen.