4 notable difference with Alan Williams as Chicago Bears DC

2. Eddie Jackson back deep

We highlighted this summer that the addition of Jaquan Brisker could be the best thing that happens to Eddie Jackson. It will put him in a role where he is worried less about tackling, and more about playmaking.

When we wrote the article, it appeared that the number of snaps that Jackson played deep correlated to the success he had.

In his first two seasons, he was deep 62 and 72% of the time. Then, in the following three years he was down at 51, 48, and 42%. The extra work in the box started to take a toll on Jackson. Fortunately, it appears as though Chicago has him back right in the spot.

He played 61.7% of his snaps deep last week. In the two seasons he was above 60% deep he had his best two seasons. This year is trending in a similar direction as he already has a pick. What I notable is that Brisker also spent 47% of his snaps deep.

In comparison, the Bears had Jackson deep 41% of the time, with Tashaun Gipson deep 50% of the time last season. So, it almost is less about Brisker and more about a philosophy to get both safeties back deep more often. Still, the switch flipped and Jackson is no longer the safety who plays in the box more. He is back to where he was best.