CHICAGO (MCT) — The Chicago Bears decided to keep their new offense mostly under wraps until the second week of the exhibition schedule.

Quarterback Jay Cutler and running back Matt Forte were held out of Thursday’s opener at Soldier Field against the Denver Broncos, perhaps to blame for a lethargic showing. Storms interrupted pregame warm-ups, but the playing surface remained in solid shape and the Broncos elected to use prized offseason addition Peyton Manning, who looked like his old self on an opening drive that ended just short of the Bears goal line on a tipped interception.