Aromashodu learning the game's physical side

Devin Aromashodu led all Bears wide receivers with 5 catches and 71 yards last week, but he paid the price by taking some vicious hits over the middle - including one bone-jarring jolt from Detoit Lions safety Louis Delmas.

The physical abuse resulted in a couple of dropped passes and a few bruises.

"I think I did an OK job of handling it," said Aromashodu, who was limited in Wednesday's practice with a minor knee injury. "I did take some hits. On one of the routes I probably could have come a little flatter, so one of the hits I probably brought on myself, and the other ones were just good plays by their defense."

Including games late last season, Aromashodu has been the Bears' most productive wide receiver in four of the past five games, so he'll continue to take some punishment - especially when he lines up in the slot.

"If you're inside, you're in there with the linebackers, and the d-linemen are a little closer to you so that's just something you have to deal with," he said. "At one point I was just in there more often, so they had the opportunity, when I caught the ball, to hit me. But I don't mind getting hit if there's an opportunity to make a catch."

Asked if any of the hits he took against the Lions stood out, Aromashodu thought for a while and then said: "I don't know. There were a lot of them."

No big deal: Players have been asked all week about their level of excitement as they prepare for their first game in the $1.3 billion Cowboys Stadium that opened last year to rave reviews.

For the most part, it appears it doesn't matter to the players.

"They got hash marks and the grass is green, right?" said nose tackle Anthony Adams. "I don't care. All I need is some socks, shoes, helmet and shoulder pads."

Tougher test: Offensive coordinator Mike Martz was pleased with the improvement of the offensive line last week, and they'll need to continue to show improvement if they're to keep Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware off Jay Cutler. Ware has 31 sacks over the last two seasons.

"The offensive line got better with every snap," Martz said. "It was real good toward the end of the game especially. I was very pleased with them as the game went on. Some of the time we were holding the ball a little bit (too long). I was real excited with how they handled the edges as the game wore on. This group is getting better and better at all the positions."

Ware was limited by a slight concussion early in the week. He did not practice Wednesday and was a partial participant Thursday and listed as probable Friday. He said he will play Sunday. If he does, the Bears will be aware of his whereabouts.

"You've always got to know where he's going to be," Cutler said. "They're going to force you into (making) some throws a little earlier than you're ready, so we've got to be prepared."

Nutrition tip: On a slow news day, 6-foot, 310-pound nose tackle Anthony Adams was asked about his pregame eating habits.

"Gummi Bears," he said. "And Lemonheads, I like Airheads, too, and a little cup of Joe and I'm good."

Breakfast of Champions?

"Exactly; you see this svelte body?" he said. "I got like 2 percent body fat on this. I have to keep it up."