... with more likely to come Saturday in Buffalo against the Bills in the preseason opener.
For one, rookie safety Al Afalava has received more and more repetitions with the first team ahead of safety Craig Steltz in nickel situations when starting free safety Danieal Manning moves into the nickel back position.
Afalava, playing strong safety when Kevin Payne moved to free safety, broke up a couple passes in Monday’s scrimmage and also made a few mistakes that earned him attention from defensive backs coach Jon Hoke. Usually though, it’s Afalava doing the talking in a brash tone that has even veterans taking note during scrimmage.
“A lot of time when rookies come in, especially in the secondary, they’re quiet,” Bears coach Lovie Smith said. “But he has a little bit of confidence, he talks a lot because he knows what’s going on.
“(He) has good skills, good size, good quickness, a good 40—...
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