The Chicago Bears welcome the Indianapolis Colts to Soldier Field this Sunday.
Andrew Luck, the #1 overall pick from the 2012 NFL Draft will be under center for the Colts. He will likely face an uphill battle against the veteran Bears defense.
The rookie quarterback has a shaky offensive line in front of him led by second-year tackle Anthony Castonzo. With the departure of center Jeff Saturday this off-season the Colts line lost its veteran leader.
The Bears should be excited for this matchup. They go up against a rookie quarterback, a questionable offensive line and a backfield led by an average back in Donald Brown.
Longtime Colt Reggie Wayne leads the receiving core, while Austin Collie comes into the game questionable (head) and Donnie Avery serves as the third receiver. Besides those three receivers, the Colts have two rookies and second-year man Kris Adams, who spent time with the Bears a season ago.
The 2011 Colts offensive line allowed 35 sacks and 81 quarterback hits, ...
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PLAYERS:
Andrew Luck,
Anthony Castonzo,
Jeff Saturday,
Donald Brown,
Reggie Wayne,
Austin Collie,
Donnie Avery,
Kris Adams,
Julius Peppers,
Shea McClellin,
Amobi Okoye,
Chris Conte,
Major Wright,
Israel Idonije,
Henry Melton
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers
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