Eddie Jackson is the first sign of progress the Chicago Bears have made at safety in a long time. The rookie, while not spectacular to this point has shown considerable progress thus far. Problem is this hasn’t solved the overarching problem at the position. They’re still weak there whether it be Quintin Demps or Adrian Amos starting in the other spot. It’s clear they need more help. So how does a Bears Eric Reid plan sound?
Naturally a little context is going to be needed. Reid was a first round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. He became their starting safety right away, snagged four interceptions and went to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. He had another strong year in 2014 with three interceptions. Unfortunately things went downhill from there.
The 49ers began to make frequent changes to their coaching staff. Reid had a new defensive coordinator in 2015, 2016 and now 2017. The last one switched the scheme from a 3-4 alignment to a 4-3, one he’s never played in before. This has led to speculation that the team may be thinking about a change.
