Kyler Gordon is established as a key piece of the Bears' defense, but a new defensive scheme and coordinator could unlock a new level for him this year.
Back in April, the Chicago Bears made Kyler Gordon the highest-paid slot corner in the NFL with a three-year, $40 million contract extension ($31.25 million guaranteed). Before that, the first-ever draft pick by general manager Ryan Poles was singled out by then-brand new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
"Kyler Gordon, I think, is an outstanding nickel player," Allen said in January, per ESPN's Courtney Cronin.