Bears rookie Malik Muhammad earning praise for his mentality

Chicago Bears rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad continues to make a strong impression on the coaching staff during training camp, particularly with his confidence and ability to respond when a play doesn't go his way. "I see him playing with confidence, competing, and being aggressive," the Bears said of Muhammad. "The best corners have short memories. Can you come back the next play with the same mentality? He's shown he's got the ability to do that." That's an encouraging trait for Muhammad as the fourth-round rookie pushes for playing time in a Bears secondary dealing with injuries. His ability to quickly move on from mistakes could help accelerate his path toward a meaningful role in Dennis Allen's defense.