Bears get a much-needed boost in the secondary
Bears rookie defensive backs Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker have been removed from concussion protocol after missing the last two games.
The 2022 second-round draft picks sustained concussions Nov. 20 in Atlanta and sat out subsequent contests against the Jets and Packers.
"It's great to have them back," said coach Matt Eberflus. "We're excited about it."
It may take a bit for each player to get back to 100% game speed. Eberflus has used ramp up periods for many players who have missed significant playing time, to slowly ease them back into game shape. Eberflus indicated the team would need to do the same with Brisker and Gordon.
"Having Gordon there as the nickel, that'll be a big piece for us going forward," Eberflus said. "A lot of teams play 11 personnel (one running back, one tight end and three receivers), so we'll be in that group a lot. And obviously the impact Brisker has with his hitting and ball-hawking skills, we're excited to get both of those guys back."
It's obvious that there is still work to do. Eberflus hopes to see more consistency from Kyler over the final four games of the season.
"He's done a lot of good things, various skillsets that he has," said the Bears coach. "Just consistency. He's had games in which he's tackled really well, and then games when he's had opportunities where we wish he'd been better. I'd really say to be more consistent the last four games."
| POLL | ||
13 DECEMBRE | 90 ANSWERS Bears get a much-needed boost in the secondary Which young defensive player are you most excited to watch for the rest of the season? | ||
| Kyler Gordon | 8 | 8.9 % |
| Jaquan Brisker | 29 | 32.2 % |
| Jack Sanborn | 41 | 45.6 % |
| Trevis Gipson | 12 | 13.3 % |
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