What about the secondary?

[IotaNet]

I like what Pace is doing with the rebuild but I'm confused about the secondary. I don't have a great deal of confidence in Tracy Porter and Kyle Fuller and Adrian Amos are awfully young. I get that we drafted some young guns but are we really ready to go to war with what we have back there?

[G08]

I'm nervous about the safeties because they are going to be so inexperienced and Fangio was talking about how much instincts play a role at that position in his defense. Gun to my head I think it will be Amos and Jones-Quartey to start the season. I think Deon Hall will be a 4 phase special teams player to start and might get some burn if HJQ gets hurt or plays poorly. I think DeAndre Houston-Carson is a 'sleeper' to keep an eye on in this defense (nickel or safety), but I also think he's a year or so away from really making a difference on defense.

For the corners, I'm hoping Fuller takes another step this year and really improves on his press-man coverage. Porter impressed me last season so I'm just hoping he stays healthy and continues to teach the young kids how to properly prepare for a game with watching tape, etc.

I think Deiondre Hall isn't going to do much this season unless our slot corner gets hurt (I like Bryce Callahan, personally).

[IotaNet]

I've asked this question elsewhere but what about Donte Whitner?

[UOK]

I think the Bears are ok. It's raw because the rookies haven't taken the field yet. I think Bush and Amos will be fine.

[Pagan]

Basically the secondary has the chance of fielding the same exact players as last year = who weren't terrible. Even if none of the rookies pan out, we have last year's starters with another years worth of experience.

With the improved LB & Dline the secondary will look much better, no matter who's starting.

[southdakbearfan]

Pass Rush will be the best cure for the secondary.

[DaDitka]

I've asked this question elsewhere but what about Donte Whitner?

I think that is a 'break glass in case of emergency' option.

They believe Bush can win the job and they want to give him every chance/snap to do so.

[VA_Mountain_Bear]

We'll have to see how the increased safety competition pushes the guys to improve. Overall, I think the improvements to the ILBs and the pass rush is going to help the DBs quite a bit.