He may not be getting much attention, but he is currently top 5 in tackles per game, is tied for the league lead in INTs with 4, has 1 sack, and a 67.2 Passer Rating against. For how bad the pash rush has been, he has been playing very solid in his new position.

I was a fan when he was drafted.  Wouldn’t have minded at the time if the Bears had gotten him.  Admittedly wasn’t too overly impressed with him when he came to Chicago but you’re right, he’s grown into his role in Chicago-town.  Interesting that both he and Byard (the old timers on the team) had an INT at the end of the game last week; although Byard’s was called back. He’s also been doing great this year. Most of the defensive highlights this year seem to feature both these guys each week.  

5 minutes ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

I was a fan when he was drafted.  Wouldn’t have minded at the time if the Bears had gotten him.  Admittedly wasn’t too overly impressed with him when he came to Chicago but you’re right, he’s grown into his role in Chicago-town.  Interesting that both he and Byard (the old timers on the team) had an INT at the end of the game last week; although Byard’s was called back. He’s also been doing great this year. Most of the defensive highlights this year seem to feature both these guys each week.  

It is funny seeing Edmunds considered an old timer at 27 and only a year older than Brisker. Moving Edmunds out of the middle was the key. 

Byard has also exceeded my expectations. There was a year where Jaylon Johnson would've had like 10 INTs, but they kept getting called or a penalty would negate them. Even with 4, Byard should have at least 6 right now. 

4 minutes ago, adam said:

It is funny seeing Edmunds considered an old timer at 27 and only a year older than Brisker. Moving Edmunds out of the middle was the key. 

Byard has also exceeded my expectations. There was a year where Jaylon Johnson would've had like 10 INTs, but they kept getting called or a penalty would negate them. Even with 4, Byard should have at least 6 right now. 

I think more of Edmunds as an old timer mostly because he’s been playing for what seems like a long time…or just doing well…esp in Buffalo.

My wife doesn’t even know Byards name.  Just calls him ol timer when she sees him make a play.  😆

Edmunds was my prediction player to breakout in July.  

3 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

Edmunds was my prediction player to breakout in July.  

I’m glad you were right.  I’ve always been a fan of his and wanted him to succeed in Chicago. 

I think Edmunds is doing MUCH better at the WLB spot than he did as a MLB - and statistically, the WLB always gets a lot of tackles anyway.

Looks like they figured out how to unlock him, because he is definitely a physical beast. It's easy to see him physically as a Brian Urlacher, but he does seem more comfortable on the weak side.

Edmunds has been a good player while here but this year playing on the outside he has pro bowl stats. The reason he has gotten so much flack was because of his contract. In a NFL of cap space contracts become to much of the narrative because of players getting big contracts. More power to them for getting paid but the high paychecks are the GMs fault when it comes down to value. Flus never took advantage of his athleticism  and DA knows what to do.

12 hours ago, adam said:

He may not be getting much attention, but he is currently top 5 in tackles per game, is tied for the league lead in INTs with 4, has 1 sack, and a 67.2 Passer Rating against. For how bad the pash rush has been, he has been playing very solid in his new position.

He really has been playing well and making a ton of splash plays. He’s a great fit in Dennis Allen’s defense. 

This is something that makes me really happy and confused at the same time.  Last year, nobody hated Edmunds more than I did.  This year, he is playing his ass off.    

Did he get a wake up call?  Is it scheme change?  Culture change?  I feel he was not engaged last year, due to various reasons.  Is this the real Edmunds?

I think the biggest change for Edmunds is that he isnt playing MLB this year, but WLB

and of course Dennis Allen instead of Eberpoo

Edmunds is playing better because DA is using him properly. Last year when the team gave up on Flus, I suspect several players didnt have their heart in the game week to week. Winning changes culture and now he is excelling as a off LBer. Edwards not being there probably enhances his stats a little also.

5 hours ago, Mongo3451 said:

Did he get a wake up call?  Is it scheme change?  Culture change?  I

This, I feel, was more in line how he played in Buffalo.  Looks like he averaged 60 tackles a year (a few times in the 70s and his rookie year 80).  But yeah I’d think it might be the reassignment position.