S Dillon Thieneman Chicago Bears safety Dillon Thieneman. | Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images We would be shocked if Thieneman isn't a Day 1 starter , not just because of the Bears' uncertainty at safety, but also because of his obvious talent that made him a first-round pick. The Oregon safety can play either safety spot, and he could chip in at nickel cornerback if needed. We fully expect Chicago to roll into the season with Thieneman and Coby Bryant manning the safety spots in Dennis Allen's defense. CB Malik Muhammad Texas defensive back Malik Muhammad. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Muhammad enters the fray at cornerback, where the Bears are set to have a starting competition that includes Tyrique Stevenson, Zah Frazier, Terell Smith, and maybe others. Stevenson might be the favorite because of his experience, but he also saw his role reduced last season after struggling mightily, and neither Frazier nor Smith played a single snap in 2025.…