Coby Bryant

Bryant brings a little edge to the back end. He can work high, drop into the box and plays with the aggressive temperament Chicago wants from its defensive tone-setters.

Strengths: Physicality, ball skills, versatility, tackling and playoff-tested experience.

Weaknesses: Aggressive angles can occasionally create risk, and he must quickly master the communication demands of a new defense.

Bryant arrives with exactly the kind of résumé Chicago wanted at safety: he has played big snaps, made plays on the ball and did it for a team that finished with a Super Bowl win. Four interceptions and seven breakups last season were not empty volume; he was a 15-game starter. I give him an eight because he can cover, tackle and create takeaways. The transition is the only question—new communication and scheme, not a lack of ability.

Strengths: He has proven range, ball skills, tackling production and postseason experience. Bryant can work in multiple safety roles, recognizes route combinations and has a tangible knack for forcing or recovering fumbles.

Weaknesses: A new defense always brings communication risk, and he has not been a long-term elite starter yet. His aggressive approach can leave space behind him if his angles or coverage help are not perfectly coordinated.