Bears have played young DB's due to injuries and no talent
Oct 1, 2016 2:01:08 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 2:01:08 GMT -6
Well another article summing up Pace's focus on young talent but good point about having to rotate players especially in the secondary because no one is sticking due to talent.
www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-young-secondary-biggs-bears-essentials-spt-1002-20161001-column.html
Bryce Callahan has returned from a concussion and could be in the mix with Jacoby Glenn for the starting cornerback spot opposite Porter. Both are second-year pros signed as undrafted free agents last season. Coach John Fox has drawn parallels between Callahan and Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, who went from undrafted rookie to star.
Fangio said Glenn has played the deep ball well and improved his tackling, but they want to see him become better in tight coverage near the line of scrimmage. Fourth-round pick Deiondre' Hall played sparingly in the first two games before playing on special teams last week and should get an opportunity at some point this season. Fangio wouldn't cite a reason for Hall not playing on defense last week, but it's clear he's working to earn the coaches' trust in practice.
Then there is Cre'Von LeBlanc, an undrafted rookie claimed off waivers from the Patriots at final cuts. LeBlanc played nickel back Sunday against the Cowboys and has had sticky hands in practice. With the Bears struggling to generate takeaways, it might make sense to throw him out there again and see if he can make some plays. They have to find some playmakers.
Fortunately for the Bears, defensive backs coach Ed Donatell is one of the better teachers on Fox's staff. He has experience as a defensive coordinator, so he understands how the system fits as a whole. Fangio lauded him for the work he does in the classroom.
www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-young-secondary-biggs-bears-essentials-spt-1002-20161001-column.html
Bryce Callahan has returned from a concussion and could be in the mix with Jacoby Glenn for the starting cornerback spot opposite Porter. Both are second-year pros signed as undrafted free agents last season. Coach John Fox has drawn parallels between Callahan and Broncos cornerback Chris Harris, who went from undrafted rookie to star.
Fangio said Glenn has played the deep ball well and improved his tackling, but they want to see him become better in tight coverage near the line of scrimmage. Fourth-round pick Deiondre' Hall played sparingly in the first two games before playing on special teams last week and should get an opportunity at some point this season. Fangio wouldn't cite a reason for Hall not playing on defense last week, but it's clear he's working to earn the coaches' trust in practice.
Then there is Cre'Von LeBlanc, an undrafted rookie claimed off waivers from the Patriots at final cuts. LeBlanc played nickel back Sunday against the Cowboys and has had sticky hands in practice. With the Bears struggling to generate takeaways, it might make sense to throw him out there again and see if he can make some plays. They have to find some playmakers.
Fortunately for the Bears, defensive backs coach Ed Donatell is one of the better teachers on Fox's staff. He has experience as a defensive coordinator, so he understands how the system fits as a whole. Fangio lauded him for the work he does in the classroom.
