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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jason Lieser

Bears hoping CB Kyler Gordon can minimize, cover up rookie mistakes

The Bears picked Gordon at No. 39 overall out of Washington. (Jae C. Hong/AP)

Rookie mistakes are inevitable, especially at the most complicated positions, but the best young players can minimize them.

Bears coach Matt Eberflus said he accepts that there will be turbulence with several rookies being rushed into the lineup this season, but the team believes top draft pick Kyler Gordon is smart enough to mostly avoid those errors and athletic enough to make sure no notices when he does commit one.

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