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Ranking Chicago Bears practice squad players

By Parker Hurley

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 25: Ryan Nall #35 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Kansas City Chiefsduring a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Chiefs 27-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 25: Ryan Nall #35 of the Chicago Bears runs against the Kansas City Chiefsduring a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Chiefs 27-20. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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CANTON, OH – AUGUST 02: Jordan Lasley #17 of the Baltimore Ravens breaks a tackle after a reception against Michael Joseph #21 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH – AUGUST 02: Jordan Lasley #17 of the Baltimore Ravens breaks a tackle after a reception against Michael Joseph #21 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of the Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 2, 2018 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

4. Michael Joseph

Michael Joseph had a strong preseason. He outproduced my expectations by a  long shot. Despite being undersized, he hung around on the outside and saw some snaps in the slot. His versatility has to be valued.

On top of that are his smarts and his ball skills. His ball skills did not show in the preseason but are why he was invited to the NFL combine despite going to Dubuque. The coaches have to have liked that area of his game in practice because he has gotten snaps in every preseason game.

From there, they have been able to see his smarts in game action. He is a smart zone cornerback who can pass off his man and make reads of the quarterback. Michael Joseph is undersized, and unathletic coming from a small school. The odds are stacked up against him, and he likely needs this full season on the practice squad. However, Bryce Callahan and Cre’Von LeBlanc were brought in as UDFA cornerbacks who worked up from the practice squad. We will see if Joseph can fit into that mold.

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