3. Who will win the starting jobs at cornerback and strong safety?
Unlike last year where kicker was the main attraction in terms of competition, there will be several starting spots up for grabs on Chicago’s roster. Among them are cornerback and safety, where the Bears will be looking to fill the holes vacated by cornerback Prince Amukamara and safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.
The starting right cornerback spot will feature a battle between second-round pick Jaylon Johnson, third-year undrafted free agent Kevin Toliver, CFL star Tre Roberson and former first-rounder Artie Burns. But the expectation is that Johnson, who was touted by many as a top-three cornerback talent, will win the job alongside Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller. When you draft someone like Johnson in the second round, the belief is that they’re going to make an impact sooner rather than later.
With Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson moving back to centerfield this season, the Bears are looking to find his running mate at strong safety. Many expected Chicago to address safety in the 2020 NFL Draft, but they chose to forgo that option. That leaves veteran Tashaun Gipson, former fourth-round pick Deon Bush, newcomer Jordan Lucas and DeAndre Houston-Carson among those vying for the starting spot opposite Jackson. Although, it’s likely that Gipson locks up that spot.
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