When the Bears took Utah cornerback Jaylon Johnson in the second round of the draft as the replacement for Prince Amukamara, many observers presumed the transition would pretty immediate — similar to safety Eddie Jackson becoming the starter virtually from the first day of training camp in 2017.
The talented, seemingly NFL-ready Johnson might end up becoming the starter — but unlike Jackson, not without a fight. Kevin Toliver, the third-year cornerback who has handled spot duty without incident if not impressively in his first two seasons, is not just token competition for Johnson, but a legitimate contender for the job.