May 11, 2012; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Bears will get a jump start on their NFC North rivals thanks to new head coach Marc Trestman.  Since the Bears have a new head coach, they get an extra veteran minicamp and can start their official offseason program the first week in April while other teams have to wait until the third week in April to start their camps.

Here are some key dates to look forward to as the Bears prepare their offseason programs:  (more…)