Terell Smith Clone Reportedly Has Bears’ Attention
In the history of the Chicago Bears, every administration seems to favour particular position groupings in the draft. Ryan Pace preferred to target inside offensive linemen, Phil Emery had a love for safeties, and Jerry Angelo was constantly chasing defensive linemen. It’s clear that Ryan Poles like stacking cornerbacks. In his first two drafts, he has already chosen three of them. The two second-round choices, Tyrique Stevenson and Kyler Gordon, are the topics of most conversation. That makes sense. Both of these are starters and excellent choices. But there’s another name in there as well. Terell Smith was a former fifth-round pick. The Minnesota star is adored by many people in Halas Hall. He showed a lot of potential when he was thrown into the starting lineup as a rookie the previous season. He was by no means a poor man in covering, and his run defence was exceptional. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the has are considering a different player who has some resemblance to him. Chicago is meeting with Kentucky star Andru Phillips this week, according to multiple insiders. Chris Trapasso, a draft expert, feels that he is an exact replica of Smith.
Phillips would be a bigger project than Terell Smith.
Given that he has only played cornerback for two seasons in real games, it is not shocking that he currently lacks the awareness and instincts necessary for the position. Nevertheless, he possesses the physical and mental tenacity that the Bears value in their players and is a good athlete. He shows a lot of promise in coverage and is a committed booster of runs. He’s a good man at playing man. The main problem is getting to know the nuances of zone. For this reason, he would really benefit greatly from seeing Chicago. For the most of his tenure, head coach Matt Eberflus has preached such approach.
The Bears may have one of the strongest and most talented cornerback units in the NFL if they choose him and he develops into a Terell Smith. It’s not a terrible advantage to have in a division that is full with good wide receivers and quarterbacks. Maybe Poles should be given more credit for knowing when and when it’s necessary to play tough defence. Jaylon Johnson is an All-Pro on one side, and he is flanked by two rising prospects. Assuming Smith and Phillips are your fourth and fifth players, you should be fine.
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