THE SAFETY BATTLE WILL BE CLOSE
While Deon Bush received attention for starting a fight with an unnecessary tackle Tuesday, the Bears are noticing Tashaun Gipson’s veteran savvy.
“He understands leverage and he understands how to use his strengths and his tools, whether it’s in man coverage or whether he’s playing the deep part of the field, using his experience to benefit him,” safeties coach Sean Desai said of Gipson, who has 23 interceptions in eight seasons. “And I think that experience is really what has shown on the field these last few days.”
In his fifth season, Bush has become more comfortable in his own skin.
“I think a lot of it has been with his own personal growth and maturity and being comfortable in the system and being confident in himself,” Desai said. “And seeing that he’s athletic enough to go make some plays. And trusting that.”