Starting safety and nickel back Isaiah Crosby and Cam Sidney return and are joined by newcomer Kingston Lopa to anchor the middle of the Bears' pass defense this season
We go deep on five areas of the roster where the battle for playing time will be fierce. Our fifth and final analysis focuses on the secondary, as heated battles are underway at two of the three cornerback spots and both safety positions.
With a completely revamped roster, a big influx of youth and some unproven players likely to be put in starting roles, we break down five players poised to step up as part of Tosh Lupoi's first campaign at Cal