Bears Grab Thieneman, Strengthen Safety Position

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. Chicago Bears just grab Oregon Safety, Dylan Thianiman with the 25th pick in the NFL draft, their first round one safety since Mark Carrier. Back in 1990, he's set to start right away next to Kobe Bryant, the big free agent signing for March, filling a clear hole in the secondary all-off season. The Bears lost Kevin Byard after his all-pro year with seven picks in solid tackles, but talks stalled so they pivoted to Bryant's 3-year 40, million dollar deal. Dennis Allen kept things afloat last season plugging in vets like CJ. Gardner Johnson, amid injuries to guys like Jalen Johnson and Kyler Gordon, scouts rave about Thianiman's speed, range, and nasty tackling. He had six picks as a freshman and plays higher low, runner pass. He's the top guy on their board, a violent playmaker who fits perfect, giving Allen way more schemes to mix it up. Safety's rarely go this high, only one other in round one this year, three total in the

1:04last six drafts, but Thianiman checked every box over other. Needs like PassRusherLine, now they eye day two with picks at 57, 60, and 89, targeting edge rushers, receivers, or corners. These duo unlocks real flexibility for the Bears' defense, letting polls stay picky and build around scheme fits that pop off the tape.