Bears 2023 CB review: Jaylon Johnson leads electric group of young defenders

The Chicago Bears wrapped the 2023 season with a 7-10 record, which included an encouraging 4-2 finish. The offseason is in full swing, which has already included some big decisions: Sticking with head coach Matt Eberflus, the firing of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and the subsequent hiring of new OC Shane Waldron.

 For the second straight year, the Bears have the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, and they have an important decision to make at quarterback — run it back with Justin Fields or draft Caleb Williams, who many believe to be a generational talent. It could very well be the most important offseason in recent franchise history.

Here at Bears Wire, we’re going position by position through the 2023 Bears and grading every player. Our trek through the defense comes to a stop at the cornerback position, a group that trudged through their early sloppiness to almost single-handedly suffocating their opponents in the latter half of the year. Chicago boasts an All-Pro at one spot, a rookie sensation at the other, and a super hero at the slot position. Get ready for lots of discussion on deflected passes and interceptions, the cornerbacks are in the spotlight today.