Predicting the Winners of the Most Important Bears Position Battles

Adrian Amos vs. Eddie Jackson vs. Deon Bush 

Veteran Quintin Demps is almost certain to get one of the two starting safety jobs. The reason why is obvious enough. His experience, athleticism and ball skills would all be most welcome. Finding who will play next to him is the big question. Adrian Amos is likely the early favorite given his experience in the system but he’s by no means safe.

Second-year man Deon Bush brings a nice physical edge that could be good to have if his discipline and instincts improve. Then there’s rookie Eddie Jackson, known for his range, leadership and ball skills at Alabama. It seems the competition will be wide open with a simple stipulation. Whomever makes the most plays wins the job.

Winner:  Eddie Jackson

It’s true he’s coming off a broken leg suffered last year. Even so the fact remains Jackson possesses more of the tangible and intangible traits that make good NFL safeties than anybody else on that depth chart. His rookie status would be covered up well enough by playing alongside Demps and the potential turnovers he could create will be a great trade off.