Camp spotlight

QB BATTLE Talk about symmetry. Kyle Orton won the coin flip to start first during the offseason program and Rex Grossman won the coin toss Wednesday morning to work with the first team during the opening practice of the summer. Neither quarterback looked particularly sharp, and there were some miscommunications which can be hung on the receivers just as easily. Nathan Vasher made an easy interception of Grossman in 7-on-7 drills, while Orton made a nice connection with rookie tight end Kellen Davis on a deep seam route. It wasn't anything offensive coordinator Ron Turner was overly concerned about. He expects the action to be crisper in a few days when the players are readjusted after a month off. Grossman made a couple nice connections with Mark Bradley, but the action will be better defined in full pads.

ON THE FIELD Credit veteran Marty Booker with the catch of the afternoon. In tight coverage, he made an over-the-shoulder grab with just his right hand. ... Rookie cornerback Zack Bowman made a nice break on the ball to break up a pass for Brandon Rideau. ... Second-year tight end Fontel Mines looked smooth running routes -- not surprising as he's a converted college wide receiver. He's battling for a roster spot as one of five tight ends. ... The Bears did not have to cut a player after signing first-round pick Chris Williams as Devin Hester was placed on the reserve-did not report list. So, the club currently has 81 players under contract.

Date Time

Today noon

Friday 3 p.m.

Saturday 7 p.m.

Sunday 3 p.m.

All times and dates are subject to change. Seating for night practices at Ward Field is limited. For more information, go to www.chicagobears.com/ events/2008trainingcamp.asp.

vs. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Thursday, Aug. 7 * 7 p.m. * Fox-32

COUNTDOWN45 Days until the regular- season opener at Indianapolis Colts 7:15 p.m. Sept. 7, Ch. 5, 780-AM