Tashaun Gipson’s only concern about playing with Eddie Jackson is that he won’t get to keep his No. 39, which he’s worn in all eight of his NFL seasons.
But other than dropping down a digit to No. 38? Gipson is excited for how he’ll fit next to Jackson in the Bears’ defense. And you probably should be, too.
“I like the way (Jackson) plays the game. I like his instincts,” Gipson said. “Pairing with a guy like that, I’ve always priding myself on being ball-aware. And having two guys back there, with a D-line and a front seven like that in front of you — this defense has always prided itself on being able to get turnovers, so I think that’s going to be a deadly combination.