How Valuable Is Kyle Fuller To The Bears?

With training camp finally under way the talk of the day has been the first round pick Kyle Fuller. People raved about his smooth hips and ball skills all through the scouting process. Today he showcased his skills for everyone in attendance. Two picks and a few break ups on the day is not too shabby for the rookie in his first true sense of NFL competition. Although it was a pad less practice, you can just tell this young man has that it factor. His value to the bears this year could be higher than anyone in the secondary.

The bears were one of the worst run defenses last year and any help is needed. Fuller is an aggressive run defender that has the size to back it up. He is known for always being around the play and being a ball magnet. The bears missed this last year with the absence of Charles Tillman. Tim Jennings is essentially a speed bump when defending the run. Fuller gives the bears options when it comes to defensive play calling. He can play the run and they do not lose much if he is out there in passing situations.

Fuller has the ability to cover taller receivers one on one due to long arms. Even if he looks to be beat his length gets him out of trouble. Tim Jennings is the not tallest player out there but he can cover with the best of them. The bears have not found a solid nickel corner in sometime. The talk is that in nickel packages Fuller will take the outside and Jennings will come in on the slot receiver. This gives the bears possibly the most solid nickel package in the NFC North. With two pass happy teams (Packers and Lions) in the north the bears needed to add versatility to the corner position.

Kyle Fuller is everything the bears needed last year, a solid football player. Being an all-around player is something that is over looked in the league these days. Everyone is looking for that player that specializes in something. Fuller does not "specialize" in anything but he is solid in everything. He gives the bears the flexibility to have three corners on the field without having a glaring hole in the defense. Fuller's value to the bears is higher than most on the defense because of the depth and versatility he brings to the defense. The success of the secondary could rest on Kyle Fuller's shoulders.