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2026 NFL Draft: Bears pick Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25

The Bears have had an opening in the starting lineup alongside newcomer Coby Bryant, and Thieneman will get the inside track to win the job.

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SI bloke says “Bears Still Have Work to do at Safety Even With Dillon Thieneman Pick”

I reply: You had to go there? You had to be that guy?

Grading the Chicago Bears’ Selection of Dillon Thieneman

Instant draft grades are dumber than a sack of hammers. Instead of grading the draft pick, instead I will grade the SI article. I give it a D- because I’m feeling generous. It’s not actually that good.

The Really Comical Clause Put into Chicago Bears Stadium Bill

Another dumb article from SI. They are trying to be clever. They aren’t. I remember when I was young I worked extra hours so I could earn the money for an SI subscription. Man those days when they actually were a quality product are SO gone.

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POLISH SAUSAGE

Steelers thought they were getting Makai Lemon, didn’t realize Eagles had cut the line

Oopsy!

Chiefs select DT Peter Woods at No. 29 overall

Bears could have had Woods if they wanted him.

KNOW THINE ENEMY

SB Nation Reacts: Grade the Vikings’ Selection of Caleb Banks

They passed up Thieneman for an amazingly talented injured guy who who may or may not be a star.

5 things to know about Lions 1st-round pick Blake Miller

1) He’s big. 2) He’s a Lion. 3) Nobody cares about the Lions

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ON WINDY CITY GRIDIRON

Chicago Bears NFL Draft 2026 Results: Pick and Trade Tracker

What is your grade for the Bears first round pick of Dillon Thieneman?

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The Bears snag impact safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25

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