Bears rookie WR Kevin White getting started a little early

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Kevin White’s shin “rehab” ticked up ever so slightly on Friday when the rookie wideout hung around a little while after practice working with Eddie Royal, working with the veteran on number of technique points, body positioning and releases off the line. The work was at walk-through demo speed but was another small hint that White will be dialing up his participation sooner than later.

On Thursday it was White spending time with another mentor: Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin. The Bears already were not overly concerned about White falling behind in his development because “his character won't allow it,” coordinator Adam Gase said. “He studies, he's constantly asking…