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Controversy in Bears camp already? Supposedly LB Brian Urlacher called new QB Jay Cutler a p***y . (AP Images)

For backers of the Chicago Bears, the football season is underway.

Players will report to Olivet Nazarene University in far south suburban Bourbonnais today, with the first practice set for tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Bears return to Chicago briefly for a noon practice on Saturday, Aug. 8 and break camp following a 3 p.m. practice on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Let the scrutiny begin.

Jay Cutler will be on display at the first practice Friday, and finally the Bears will be able to get to the business on the field after a blockbuster offseason that some called the best in the league.

Acquiring Cutler was the boldest move, but the Bears made a series of moves that made it clear they're in it for the now. The Bears are pegged at +1800 to win the Super Bowl this season.

Cutler has the chance to be the hero of a city or the target of all their pain.

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