Article: Zorich Has Zest to Be Best // Spirited Play Gets Attention From Coaches

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. His words say being one of the Bears' starting defensive tackles is not the goal. His actions say Chris Zorich would use his head to crumble concrete if it would put him in the starting lineup.

Believe the actions.

In two-a-days, Zorich is trying harder than anyone to impress the coaches who put him in William Perry's starting position. He moves more and with greater ferocity than any other lineman.

"You won't find anybody whose motor runs any better," defensive coordinator Vince Tobin said. "That's one reason he's as good as he is."

Some of Zorich's enthusiasm has boiled over into aggression. He has led the team in skirmishes, with Mark Bortz, Stan Thomas and ...

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