The Chicago Bears are off to a 3-1 start this season. As good as they could've asked for. Yes, it hasn't always been pretty but winning is winning. Per usual, it's the defense steering the ship, ranking top 10 in both points and yards allowed. The usual suspects are responsible for this from Akiem Hicks to Khalil Mack, Eddie Jackson, Kyle Fuller, and Roquan Smith. By far the biggest surprise though has to be Jaylon Johnson.
The Bears grabbed the cornerback out of Utah with their 50th pick in the 2nd round of the draft back in April. At the time, several experts were excited about it. They felt Johnson was landing in the perfect situation. A talented veteran cast around him with a defensive coordinator in Chuck Pagano who'd know exactly how to use him.
Results have exceeded expectations. Through four games he's allowed just 12 completions on 29 targets for a 63.7 passer rating. That includes seven pass defenses. One of which led to an interception. It's of little surprise NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah ranks him as the 12th-best rookie in the league.
"Johnson's been the best rookie corner through the first quarter of the season. He has outstanding instincts and toughness."








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