Bears training camp report: Thursday, Aug. 8

Larry Mayer

The Bears held a padded practice Thursday at Halas Hall that was closed to the public but open to select community groups. Here's what transpired:

The starters didn't get as many reps as usual because they will make their preseason debut Saturday against the Bills in Buffalo, coach Matt Eberflus announced.

"We're excited about that," Eberflus said. "Guys are juiced about it. We have a rea