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Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson sets his sights on a strong 2nd season

By Chris EmmaAug 21, 2024

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (670 The Score) — It takes more than just natural talent to have success in covering elite receivers. One also has to possess the right mindset.

Bears second-year cornerback Tyrique Stevenson certainly isn't lacking the confidence to play his position.

"I'm him," Stevenson said. "Pretty much, I can cover pretty much any receiver in the league."

Entering his second NFL season, Stevenson is a player the Bears are counting on to strengthen their defensive identity. With the goal of becoming a top-five unit in the league, the Bears defense needs the game-changing abilities – and relentless confidence – of the 24-year-old Stevenson.

A second-round pick in 2023 out of Miami, Stevenson struggled at times early in his rookie season but found his form as the year wore on. Stevenson allowed 43 receptions for 473 yards and six touchdowns in his first eight games. He then surrendered 27 catches for 358 yards and three scores in his final eight contests. He had four interceptions in the 2023 season, all of which came in the final eight games he played.

The struggles were part of the growth process for Stevenson, who's ready to take on his second season.

"I definitely feel like I can come out there and just show that I'm one of the top corners in the league," Stevenson said. "My dedication to my small details, getting in and out of breaks and just figuring out where the ball is at, figuring out how they are going to throw it is what I've been focusing on in this camp. Last camp, it was, 'Show the guys on the team that you're here to play hard, show the coaching staff you're here.' Now it's like, 'Let's ball. Let's run it.'"

During practice Wednesday morning at Halas Hall, quarterback Caleb Williams lofted a pass down the left sideline that seemed destined to hit his intended target in stride. Out of nowhere came Stevenson, who leapt into the air and batted the football away.

Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington developed an admiration for Stevenson while scouting him on tape this offseason. But it's different for Washington working with Stevenson in person each day.

"His break is exceptional," Washington said. "Once the ball is in the air, Tyrique can go from a backpedal situation and once the play has declared itself, he can really close and make plays on the ball. When you see that live and in person, live action as opposed to on film, it really jumps out at you.

"He's got great personality. He's a confident young man. He's got the mindset that I think you have to have as a corner. You have to forget very quickly, one way or the other, because you're going against outstanding receivers outside on the perimeter, No. 1 receivers, and they're going to catch passes. You have to flush that, move on and continue to challenge to do your job and to make plays on the ball, and he definitely has that mentality."

As cornerback Jaylon Johnson emerged as an All-Pro performer in 2023, opposing quarterbacks looked to avoid Johnson by testing Stevenson on the opposite side. Stevenson took notice of the increased passes his way, but he didn't view it as a slight. It soon became clear that Stevenson step up to the challenge and that he has the right makeup to complement Johnson on the other side.

Now in his second season, Stevenson won't back down from anything.

"All I've got to do is stay working hard, stay consistent and just lock in on myself," Stevenson said.

Practice report
The Bears held a light workout Wednesday at Halas Hall ahead of their preseason finale at the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday evening. The majority of Chicago's starters won't play Thursday.

Bears receiver Keenan Allen, offensive lineman Ryan Bates, safety Kevin Byard and long snapper Patrick Scales were among those who didn't participate in practice Wednesday.

The Bears return to practice on Saturday at Halas Hall.

Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago's sports scene and more for 670TheScore.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670.

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