Chicago Bears Rookies: The Future Is Bright
By Flo Ottis
![May 25, 2016; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during the OTA practice at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports May 25, 2016; Lake Forest, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) during the OTA practice at Halas Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fbeargoggleson-com-2Ffiles-2F2016-2F08-2F9308977-nfl-chicago-bears-ota-850x560-a1de3b065c3d1d8c748c7737eebf1aebc842373086b757374dc54d5c57691f75.jpg)
DE Jonathan Bullard
The Bears found a 1st-round talent in the 3rd round with defensive end Jonathan Bullard. He’s highly versatile and intimidatingly explosive and disruptive off the snap. The Bears 3-4 base scheme kind of limits Bullard to the DE position. In a 4-3 he’d virtually be able to play every single position on the DL. Nonetheless, I believe the 3-4 DE spot is where the former Florida Gator’s rare blend of power and speed can excel the most.
Against the Colts last Sunday, Jonathan Bullard recorded his first-career sack and appears to be heating up after being limited by injuries in the previous two games. There’s no real weakness in Bullard’s game, making him a sure thing as far as sure things go. Starting DE for many years to come is the obvious prediction here.
Stats:
vs PHI: 1 tackle
@ DAL: 2 tackles
@ IND: 3 tackles, 1 sack