BEARS CAMP SPOTLIGHT

The Sun-Times’ Jason Lieser breaks down practice Friday, the Bears’ seventh of training camp:

Another tough day

It has been a rough start for the Bears’ offense, which expected to make major strides. The defense has been overwhelming and kept making a mess of things Friday, including an interception by Ha Ha

Clinton-Dix off Mitch Trubisky. “Again, don’t get frustrated,” said coach

Matt Nagy, who hasn’t been thrilled but remains optimistic.

“Learn from it. And then when we get to the games, things should be a little bit easier.”

The Bears’ first preseason game is Thursday at home, but that won’t be particularly telling for the offense, given that both sides are likely to keep their play-calling basic and limit their starters’ playing time.

Personnel updates

The Bears flipped their kicker schedule around to allow Eddy

Pineiro to handle a personal situation, so Friday belonged to

Elliott Fry. He made 10 of 11 field goals overall, including three of 50-plus yards. He also made all three of his kicks in end-of-game scramble drills.

Both kickers are likely to get some chances Saturday night, when the team practices at Soldier Field.

Starting tight end Trey Burton was out, a potential concern because he’s working back from sports-hernia surgery, but the Bears said it was a scheduled day off.

Offensive lineman Alex Bars suffered a bruised knee, but Nagy said the team believes it’s minor.

Next up

The Bears will practice at 7 p.m. Saturday at Soldier Field for Family Fest. It opens at 4:30, and tickets are $10.