Bears Notebook: Britton still starting with ones

Eben Britton remained the first-team left tackle, as Jermon Bushrod only took part in individual drills on Monday. On the defensive side of the ball, with Stephen Paea out, Nate Collins ran with the first-team D-line in the base and nickel — with Julius Peppers out, Corey Wootton bounced back outside. Collins has had a solid camp and has great battles in pass-rush drills with center Roberto Garza.

Depth chart notes

Judging by the Bears' unofficial depth chart, return specialist Eric Weems has some work to do, as he is listed behind Devin Aromashodu and Marquess Wilson.

Bostic improving

Rookie middle linebacker Jon Bostic received praise on a run fit he made in team drills. Tucker said Bostic is getting "better and better every day" as he takes over for the injured Williams. "I think he's playing faster," Tucker said. "His alignments are better, just more detailed, more precise in what he's doing.

Bears Notebook: Defense rules the day with 4 picks

The defense was the story during Tuesday's practice with their four interceptions. We also got to see several physical run plays and some work inside the 10-yard line for the offense. Here's a look at some news and notes from the second-to-last practice before preseason game No. 1.

Cutler Comfort

The passes knocked down at the line certainly make things frustrating for Jay Cutler, and offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer discussed ways they've challenged Cutler by making things uncomfortable. "We're trying to keep Jay Cutler uncomfortable as we sit here because we're adding more and more plays everyday," Kromer said. "He'll become more comfortable when he runs the plays a second time. You can see the plays that he does run for a second time because they're more efficient." Cutler understands how that lack of comfort could help him in games. "I think you try to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.