Some NFL players hit a rookie wall about halfway through their first professional seasons. Others, like Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman, run right through it without slowing down.
The second-round draft pick has continued to raise his level of play in recent weeks, recording 10 tackles, three sacks and three tackles-for-loss in the last three games.
"He's been getting better," said defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. "That's what impresses me the most is that he's been getting better throughout the season from game-to-game, learning his craft a little bit better.