The lockout during what should have been off-season practices threw a monkey wrench into every team’s plans for the season. One of the most interesting developments is seeing what various players have done in the meantime to keep in shape. Some haven’t done much, which isn’t exactly what the coaches wanted to see heading into training camp.

For Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz, though, he was taken aback in a good way when it comes to the status of star quarterback Jay Cutler. According to ESPN, Martz said, “I was kind of stunned. He has done an awful lot of work on his own in the offseason. I was kind of giddy to be honest with you because watching him drop right now is textbook, and I didn’t know how we were going to get him there, but he got there himself before he came to work and we couldn’t be more happy with that.”

The Bears have many aspects of their offense that can improve over 2010, and Martz seems to be ready to make all the changes necessary. Make sure you are there to cheer on the team by reserving Chicago Bears tickets from StubHub.