3. Is Jaylon Johnson a sure-lock for starting right cornerback?
The Bears strengthened their secondary with the addition of Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who many pegged as a top-three cornerback prospect in the NFL Draft. He fell due to injury concerns to his shoulder, and he fell right into Pace’s lap at pick 50.
Cornerback was a need heading into the draft following the release of Prince Amukamara, and Johnson certainly feels like — if healthy — he could step immediately into that starting role and contribute for the Bears.
Prior to the draft, it was presumed to be a three-man race between Kevin Toliver, Tre Roberson and Artie Burns for the starting job alongside Pro Bowler Kyle Fuller. But when you draft someone that high, the belief is that they’re going to make an impact sooner rather than later.
Obviously Johnson is going to have to earn the starting role. But from everything we’ve heard about Johnson, it sounds like he’s the favorite to win that right cornerback job opposite Fuller.
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