CHICAGO (MCT) — Those must have been two tremendous practices this week for Brian Urlacher.

Based on the bravado of Bears teammates, Urlacher quickly removed any doubts that he will return to top form against the Colts despite a left knee that has sustained two injuries in seven months. The Bears felt so confident in Urlacher’s ability to use observation as preparation that coach Lovie Smith gave the guy who missed 34 days of practice another day off Thursday, starting his regular-season routine the final week of preseason in a floppy hat.