Q&A: Bears Cornerback Charles Tillman

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Published: May 15, 2009

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... style may have earned him another accolade during this offseason; most intimidating cornerback.

“Based on film breakdowns of the 2008 season, more NFL receivers dropped passes when Tillman was the primary defender than any other cornerback in the league,” reporter Kevin Seifert wrote in an ESPN.com blog.

Football Outsiders, a research firm known for finding sports trends, discovered the coincidence, Seifert wrote.  Writers debate whether Tillman’s presence caused the dropped passes or whether he benefited from coincidence.

Regardless, the six-year veteran has been a Chicago fan favorite since he wrenched away a game-winning touchdown pass from Randy Moss in a 13-10 victory against the Minnesota Vikings in 2003, his rookie year. 

Here are a few questions that should be asked of the 2003 Brian Piccolo Award winner, 2003 NFL Defensive Roo...

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