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08:08 AM ET 08.30 | The tale of Chester Taylor took another turn Monday in Chicago, where the running back reportedly visited with Lovie Smith to clarify a situation that has some speculating he'll be released. Known as a players' coach, Smith said after practice that he's very clear if someone doesn't have a future with the Bears. "If a player's released, I'll tell him that. 'You're released; thank you,'" Smith said. "That's not the case [with Taylor]. Misunderstanding." ... Taylor's ouster wouldn't be a surprise. In fact, if the Bears can't find a trade partner, they'll almost certainly release Taylor to reach the final 53-man roster by the deadline Saturday and avoid paying him the $1.25 million base salary he's due for 2011.

Lovie Smith, Getty Images

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August 30, 2011 09:15 AM ET

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Oops!

Thunder101

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August 30, 2011 09:18 AM ET

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???

Otis B. Driftwood

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August 30, 2011 09:22 AM ET

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This is going to be cap casualty week.

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August 30, 2011 09:22 AM ET

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I'm A Little Teapot
I'm a little teapot
Short and stout
Here is my handle
Here is my spout

When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout:
Tip me over
and pour me out!

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August 30, 2011 09:44 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:22 AM ET 08.30 by Robataille

I'm A Little Teapot I'm a little teapotShort and stoutHere is my handleHere is my spoutWhen I get all steamed upHear me shout:Tip me overand pour me out!

I like your Avatar Chico !!

Mangler.

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August 30, 2011 11:39 AM ET

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Is it just me or does Lovie look like he's lost in the mall parking lot? Now where did I park... in the giraffe lot or was it the monkey lot?

Packer stuck in…

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August 30, 2011 01:06 PM ET

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So much talent getting thrown to the preseason waiver wire

whateverisclever

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August 30, 2011 05:16 PM ET

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Chester Taylor gets a raw deal. They're trying to trade him instead of releasing him. Lovie Smith is a true turd sometimes.

George W. Watson

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August 30, 2011 05:43 PM ET

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Lovie to Taylor: When I said we were cutting you, what I meant was, I don't want you to go to Detroit. So, we're going to try and trade you. Yeah, trade you...that's what I meant...that's the ticket!

BIGGIE

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August 30, 2011 06:57 PM ET

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Originally posted 05:16 PM ET 08.30 by George W. Watson

Chester Taylor gets a raw deal. They're trying to trade him instead of releasing him. Lovie Smith is a true turd sometimes.

If Lovie Smith is a turd, I'd love to know what you think of Belichick or Parcells