Jaylon Johnson went into last year as the clear No. 1 cornerback on the Bears' roster. But his up-and-down season was plagued by injuries. With the talent and speed in today's NFL, a lockdown corner is necessary in any successful defense. Johnson believes himself to be that. But do the Bears see it that way? If they don't come to an agreement before Week 1, the 2023 season will be a make-or-break year for Johnson and the Bears.
What makes one player more important than another? That's subjective, of course. But for our purposes it comes down to this: Are the Bears worse off if this player can't play? Does this player have untapped potential or past greatness to live up to? Is his story going to be one fans follow closely this season?
Looking back: Jaylon Johnson went into last year as the clear No. 1 cornerback on the Bears' roster, at least on paper. Even he had to earn his starting spot in OTAs, playing part of the spring session with the second-team defense. By the time camp opened, though, Johnson was where he needed to be -- in the starting lineup.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service Johnson is a top coverage corner, but in 2022 he once again failed to create many turnovers. He had one forced fumble and one fumble recovery last season, but has just one interception in his NFL career.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Top 25 most important Bears in 2023: No. 5 Tremaine EdmundsAfter the Bears traded away linebacker Roquan Smith at the trade deadline last season, they had one of the worst linebacker units in the NFL for the second half of the season. That's why they signed Bills' Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year, $72 million contract in March. If the Bears take a step forward on defense, Edmunds will be a big reason why. He was the marquee signing in free agency, and he's expected to be a marquee talent when he takes the field.
Read more »
Top 25 most important Bears in 2023: No. 4 Darnell MooneyThe Bears went into the 2022 season knowing their wide receiver position lacked weapons. Darnell Mooney was the clear No. 1, but in terms of passing yards per game, the Bears' 130.5 yards per game was the worst in the NFL since 2011. Still, Mooney has the best rapport with quarterback Justin Fields of all the receivers. While new pass catcher DJ Moore might take over the mantle of wide receiver No. 1, Mooney will still be a significant contributor this season.
Read more »
Millions could soon have access to life-saving tuberculosis drug following online uproarA treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis could soon become more accessible for millions of people worldwide.
Read more »
Johnson & Johnson beats on earnings, hikes full-year guidance as medtech sales surgeThe results come amid investor anxiety over the thousands of lawsuits claiming that J&J's talc-based baby powder and other products caused cancer.
Read more »
Surge in Heart Procedures Helps Drive Johnson & Johnson RevenueA surge in heart procedures and higher demand for cold and flu medicines helped Johnson & Johnson report solid gains in revenue and profit for the second quarter
Read more »