5 Things to Watch: Chicago Bears vs New England Patriots

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5. Deiondre Hall, CB

Aug 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre
Aug 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre /

The rookie was lauded for his performance against Denver and for good reason. He knocked down a couple of passes and had some good coverage at other times. He also had great coverage on a key third down that forced Denver to punt.

But anyone who watches football regularly knows that the performance had some warts. Hall’s technique needs work. He had his hips positioned wrong and wasn’t able to look back for the ball multiple times. Was Hall’s performance lucky or do his skills outweigh his technique?

Kyle Fuller will not play tonight which means Hall will get more time on the field. The Patriots love to throw so he will have plenty of opportunities to defend. Bears fans should keep an eye on his performance and see if he builds upon his play last week or regresses.