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Most Concerning Question Mark Chicago Bears Face With Rookie Dillon Thieneman

Chicago Bears On SI·Mike Moraitis·20 days ago
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In a Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft that had some questionable selections over the course of the three-day event, safety Dillon Thieneman is the one everyone can agree on. Thieneman, who some viewed as a top-12 talent , was still on the board when the Bears were on the clock in Round 1 and taking him in that spot was as close to an NFL Draft no-brainer as you can get. And it wasn't just because of his immense talent and promise. The Bears had a clear need at safety after letting Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard leave in free agency and only signing Coby Bryant. Thieneman instantly checked that box. While the offensive side of the ball is about to get a lot more expensive , Thieneman gives them, potentially, high-level starting reps at a low cost for the foreseeable future. As high as we are on Thieneman, it's so important to remember that he is just a rookie and success may not come as quickly as everyone is hoping it will. That's not to say it won't, but expectations need to be tempered.…

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