Bears conduct first of nine OTA practices

Larry Mayer

Veterans and rookies practiced together for the first time Monday as the Bears conducted the first of nine voluntary OTA workouts at Halas Hall.

"It's exciting to have everyone in the building together," said third-year tight end Cole Kmet. "You can feel a little bit of the anxiety from the rookies. But they're ready to roll and you can see it out on the practice field. They'll learn from the o