Article updated: 10/20/2012 5:31 PM

Bears’ appetite for turnovers never satiated

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Tim Jennings smiles as leaves the field after their 23-6 win over the St. Louis Rams. Jennings is tied for the NFL lead with 4 interceptions.

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Chris Conte makes an interception in the end zone after the play was broken up by Tim Jennings during the season opener against Indianapolis.

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Bears Tim Jennings runs off the field after his first half interception against the Colts in the season opener at Soldier Field.

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Tim Jennings keeps pressure on St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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Tim Jennings celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Colts.

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The Bears defense knows Job 1 is to force turnovers. But when the ball's in their hands, that's just the beginning.“They buy into it,” coach Lovie Smith said of the philosophy he brought with him in 2004. “It’s not a good defensive game unless we’re taking the ball away. I think they’ll all tell you that.”