The Chicago Bears got a precious opportunity to practice against a proven AFC contender on Thursday when the Cincinnati Bengals came to town. Star quarterback Joe Burrow led them. It represented a perfect opportunity for the Bears defense to see where they stand. A heavy dose of rain complicated festivities. The two teams could’ve moved inside the Walter Payton Center, but that likely would’ve forced them to extend the practice by too much time. So, they opted to deal with the weather.