Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson almost bristled at the question: “Did you feel like a rookie out there?”
“Man, a rookie is just a title,” Robinson said after making his NFL debut in the Bears’ 19-10 victory over the 49ers on Sunday at Soldier Field. “I got drafted here to play football. I showed them I can play football and I made the 53 [roster], so that’s what I’m doing.”
Robinson’s confidence spoke for a Bears rookie class that was noticeable by not only its quantity but its quality against the 49ers. Of the 46 active players, 11 were true rookies, including three starters — cornerback Kyler Gordon, safety Jaquan Brisker and left tackle Braxton Jones.