Bears Nail Draft with Thieneman

0:00It's April 24th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Chicago Bears nailed their off-season goal by drafting Oregon Safety, Dylan Bytonman 26 overall in the first round of the 2000. 26 NFL Draft. This pick directly tackles their biggest issue, defensive speed, turning a glaring weakness into a strength overnight. General manager Ryan Poles called it a steal, saying his pre-draft simulation showed only a 50-50 shot at the enemy sliding that far. Instead of trading up, Poles stayed patient and it paid off big time for the team. Coming off a rough 2025 season where the Bears got burned weekly by faster offenses, they let several defenders walk in free. Aegon. Poles made it clear at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, stressing the need to boost overall defensive quickness after watching teams like Green Bay. Pol ahead late. The Nina Men impressed everyone a pro day, clocking the fourth fastest 40 yard dash for

1:02safeties at 4.35 seconds. That on-field speed pairs perfectly with his versatility, letting defensive coordinator Dennis Allen move him around like a chess piece. High character seals the deal for head coach Ben Johnson, making Thioneman a seamless fit in Chicago's revamped defense. Poles in the crew deserve props for landing this gym right in their lap.