When Ryan Poles used his first two picks in the 2022 NFL draft on Kyler Gordon and Jaquan Brisker, many Bears fans wondered what the first-year GM was thinking. The first week of training camp has provided a peek into the answer: talented, versatile playmakers to play modern defense. Kyler Gordon played both outside and shifted inside to play the nickel. Jaquan Brisker played back, walked down into the box, and carried tight ends up the field. They both got their paws on the ball for interceptions off Justin Fields.
Gordon’s pick came off a tipped ball.