"The Bears' decision to move forward without Olin Kreutz wasn't the only move that left some players feeling rather edgy Sunday.

A day after the team signed running back Marion Barber to a two-year, $5 million contract, one could hear the collective groan echoing through the rest of the Bears' backfield.

Starter Matt Forte kept his emotions inside yet no doubt wondered why the Bears would commit money to another back before signing him to the extension general manager Jerry Angelo promised.

Backup Chester Taylor said all the right things while understanding his chances of getting released greatly increased.

Reserve Kahlil Bell, an exclusive-rights free agent unable to practice with the team until Thursday, figured his camp touches all but diminished despite how much he impressed in practice throughout last season.

Running backs coach Tim Spencer saw no reason for his guys to hang their heads."