Fuller providing excellence, versatility at corner

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Fuller's physical style of play is rare at his position.


"We've all seen corners that make business decisions when it comes to tackling," Pagano said. "Some are just 'cat' coverage: 'I've got that cat and you guys can handle the rest of the stuff.'


"He's a physical dude. I think the expectations in the room and the expectations in Chicago for a long, long time are that you come and be a part of this group—coaches, players, whatever—we know what those expectations are. You've got to be a rough rider. He's a rough rider."


Fuller's teammates appreciate his toughness.


"You definitely love a corner that'll come up and hit, like setting edges and things of that nature," said linebacker Roquan Smith. "It definitely makes a defense a lot better when a guy can cover as well as not [being] afraid to put his pads in there. I've got a lot of respect for that guy. I'm extremely happy that the guy's on my team and I love the energy."


"I've never been around a corner that hits like him," added safety Tashaun Gipson, a nine-year NFL veteran. "I've never seen a corner with that type of mindset. It's refreshing to know that, one, your corner's not scared to tackle, but your corner's laying boom-sticks, hit-sticks on people.


"The man can flat out ball, and when you're talking about physical cornerbacks, he's never shied away from contact. And that's refreshing to know that you've got a cornerback that can come in and do that. Kyle's not only a pro's pro off the field, but he's an All-Pro on the field."