If you wanted a perfect illustration of the mentality Chicago Bears rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad has, look no further than his response to a question asked to him during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall about starting in 2026. Over the course of the team's rookie minicamp , the fourth-round pick fielded questions from reporters and one of them had to do with his goal of competing and winning a starting job in Year 1. Oct 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) celebrates after an interception during a game vs. Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Malik Muhammad gives blunt response when asked about his starting intentions Muhammad's reaction was priceless. You could see it all over his face that the rookie very much intends on being opposite Jaylon Johnson in a starting role come Week 1. "Is that the way you look at it coming in here? That you're competing to be a starter for the Bears?" a reporter asked. "For sure.…