The Chicago Bears have several position battles brewing during training camp, and including a prominent role opposite Pro Bowler Jaylon Johnson. Coming into training camp, the belief was third-year pro Tyrique Stevenson was the consensus lock for the CB2 job. However, that might not be as automatic as some folks originally thought.

The defense has a long way to go, but Dennis Allen has liked what he's seen considering where the team was in Phase One back in the spring. Here's where the unit stands, according to the defensive coordinator.

Dennis Allen believes that the Chicago Bears defense has the leaders to become a truly special group this season