Bears rookie DT Gervon Dexter eager to prove people wrong

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter (98) had one tackle and one pass deflection in 38 snaps (most among Bears defensive linemen) against the Bills on Saturday at Soldier Field. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

Four months after being drafted 53rd overall in the second round, Bears rookie Gervon Dexter is not the player he was at Florida. 

“Completely the opposite player now,” Dexter said. “Like getting off the ball, playing vertical and learning how to do some of those things. Even my rush ability has turned [to] a whole different level.”