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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Mark Potash

From worst to ....? Bears’ defense anticipating giant leap in 2023

Defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) is the only full-time starter remaining from the Bears’ front seven that started Week 1 last year against the 49ers. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

Less than a year after the Bears finished last in the NFL in points allowed and in the bottom five in most major defensive categories, Eddie Jackson can feel the difference. 

“I feel good, man,” the two-time Pro Bowl and former All-Pro safety said. “I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but it’s fired up out there, man. It’s intense. Everyone is flying around. Guys are locked in. It’s a whole different mindset compared to last year.”

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