Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the highest-graded cornerback on the Bears roster last season?
Cre'von LeBlanc led the Bears cornerbacks with the 59th best cornerback grade on Pro Football Focus. That ranking was still considered a problem given the caliber of quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford in the division.
Who is A.J. Bouye and why is he considered a top free agent cornerback?
A.J. Bouye is an undrafted cornerback out of Central Florida who emerged with the Houston Texans in 2016, finishing as the third highest-graded cornerback in the entire NFL. He is only 25 years old, but his price tag will be steep and he has only started 19 games total, all with a defensive front featuring J.J. Watt or Jadeveon Clowney.
Why is Stephon Gilmore considered the top cornerback target for the Chicago Bears in free agency?
Gilmore is a 6'1", 190-pound corner who was a tenth overall pick out of South Carolina and has shown the talent to be a true number one cornerback over five seasons with the Bills. His play declined late in the 2016 season, but his size, NFL tape, and potential are expected to make him a prized free agent at a somewhat reasonable price.
What happened to Kyle Fuller with the Chicago Bears?
Kyle Fuller went from being considered a first-round talent to a cut candidate for the Bears. His regression made him one of the key reasons Chicago needed a major upgrade at the cornerback position heading into free agency.
Why is Trumaine Johnson considered a risky free agent signing despite his talent?
Johnson is the highest paid cornerback among 2017 free agents and comes with a hefty price tag that Los Angeles is unlikely to match. The bigger concern is his injury history — in five years in the NFL, he has never once finished a full 16-game season.