LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- As OTAs got underway inside Halas Hall in early April, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson grew excited as he learned how his role would change under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
A scheme with a heavy dose of man coverage meant that the cornerback would be in position to shadow his opponent's top receiver. After back-to-back Pro Bowl seasons, Johnson saw the catalyst for taking the next step in his career.
"You lock up the No. 1 guy. No. 1 on No. 1," Johnson said. "That's what I am looking forward to the most.