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With the Bears in rebuild mode under new general manager Ryan Poles, it seems like they can only go up from here. But it’s the Bears — you just never know.

Players deserve to cash in on early success more than the NFL currently allows. But holding out to get more in that first contract is generally counter-productive — for the player and the team. With an opportunity to start as a rookie, there’s value in being there from Day 1.

Pro Football Focus ranked the Bears secondary 31st, which had to do with the youth and uncertainty of the group heading into 2022.

The Bears have several rookies poised to make a significant impact this season. We share our thoughts on which rookies will be contributors.

After Gordon’s signing, only Penn State safety Jaquan Brisker, another second-round pick, remains unsigned.

Our take on which teams hired the best coaches, signed and drafted the best players and who we’d pick first in fantasy drafts.

Bears rookie safety Jaquan Brisker has garnered a reputation for being a ballhawk: “That’s the standard around here."

From cornerback Kyler Gordon to safety Jaquan Brisker to wide receiver Velus Jones to left tackle Braxton Jones, rookies already are getting a prime chance to play in 2022 — and coach Matt Eberflus is looking for more.

With Mack, Hicks, et al. gone, the Bears have little star power. But Matt Eberflus has a knack for developing untapped potential. “We have played young players fast. And they have played very well — that’s what the system does,” the Bears head coach said.