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Chicago Bears: Top 5, Bottom 5 Performers thru 2 Weeks according to Pro Football Focus

By Bill Zimmerman

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) reacts after making a tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) reacts after making a tackle against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. Jonathan Bullard, DE, 44.6

Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

This one is unfortunate to see but tough to argue. Bullard’s score is based on significantly less playing time than others on this list but he has been out there for 39 defensive snaps which is enough to get a snap shot as to how he’s played this year.

Personally, I thought Bullard was going to have the best season of any Bears’ rookie and quickly replace Mitch Unrein in the starting line-up. But to this point, Unrein has outplayed Bullard. Bullard has a lightning quick first step and spent many plays in the backfield at Florida and during the preseason, but that hasn’t translated yet to the regular season.

Bullard still has all the right tools to succeed at the NFL level, but like it is for many rookies, there is transition time to success at the NFL level. I would expect Bullard’s play to continue to improve this season, but to this point, he hasn’t made an impact on the defensive side of the ball.

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