We interrupt our top positional countdown to bring you for the first time in months, real Bears news.

First, I have posted on my favorite message board www.cbfans.com a question regarding Mike Mulligan’s contention that the Bears are virtually guaranteed a third-round compensatory draft pick if Lance Briggs walks following the 2007 season.? I don’t think it’s as cut-and-dried as Mulligan claims.? What do you think?? Follow my fellow educated fan’s thoughts.

Sun-Times article on Bears Training Camp opening.? Greg Couch’s article on Rex Grossman’s attitude. Mulligan writes about Lovie Smith and Alex Brown’s disgruntlement.? Here’s the Tribune on Jamar Williams’ close-but-no-cigar brush with the starting job.? Daily Herald on Bears Training Camp.? Official site on interesting Bears stories as camp opens.