Preseason schedule to be unveiled soon

Were not going to be able to deliver the goods with the regular-season schedule today as originally anticipated. But the Bears are expected to release their preseason schedule soon, perhaps later today or Friday morning.

Hey, it’s better than nothing. Well, until you pay full price to watch three quarters of backups run around and hit one another.

Its already know the team will open the regular season Sept. 7 at Indianapolis in the first official game at new Lucas Oil Stadium.

The club prefers to have short trips when it comes to the preseason games, and has had a series going with the Cleveland Browns for several years where they alternate home games.

A team spokesman said the full regular-season schedule will not be released until next week or the week after. Stay tuned. When the dates for the preseason games are finalized, youll be able to pinpoint when training camp will open at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill. Typically, camp begins 15 days prior to the first preseason game.