He broke up two passes on Chicago's last possession, and he nearly had a midfield interception late in the third quarter. Early in the game, he drilled quarterback Cade McNown to stop him about a foot short of a third down. For the long haul, Westbrook will be a good player. But right now, with his hamstring and confidence hurting, Bailey might be a more productive cornerback. Ron Rice moved to free safety, and Corwin Brown took Rice's place at strong safety.
Rice is a force on the field.
He might be the first player in the NFL to go from the practice squad, where he started his career, to the Pro Bowl. Q. Charlie Batch missed his third start with a bum thumb. Gus Frerotte got his first win as a starter. If Batch is ready, start him. If not, stick with Frerotte.