Buster Skrine
When Buster Skrine signed his three-year deal as a free agent after leaving the New York Jets last season, there was quite a bit of concern that the Bears overpaid for a player who was best known for racking up penalties and getting beat in coverage. But Skrine proved to be fairly valuable in his first season in Chicago as the team’s top nickel corner, giving up a completion percentage of 59%, the lowest among team cornerbacks. He did give up his fair share of plays, particularly late in the season, but he was far from a liability.
Skrine should begin the season atop the nickel spot once again, but he’ll have players breathing down his neck. He’ll need to play like he did during the first half of the 2019 season for him to feel comfortable about his role. Otherwise, there could be a few players who will see more playing time as a result.
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