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Top Bears pick Long has school to wrap up

The Chicago Bears' draft picks have plenty of obstacles to overcome in the next few months while trying to fit onto the roster.In Kyle Long's case, there is an extra challenge.The team's drafted and undrafted rookies, along with a handful of recently signed free agent veterans, began the process of fitting in at rookie minicamp Friday. For Long, the three days of practices are the only chance he gets to work out with the Bears until training camp in late July.Oregon operates on a quarters system and finals conclude June 14, one day after the last day of Bears full-squad minicamp. So he will miss all the May and June workouts. An NFL rule allows players to take part in rookie camps but prohibits them from participating in OTAs and minicamps until classes end."Obviously I'm behind the eight-ball a little bit because I won't be able to be here with the team," Long said. "But I have somebody (to work with) in place and I'll have the installations ahead of time. It's kind of like if you're ...

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