Thieneman’s Path to Starting Safety | Chicago Bears News

The Chicago Bears pulled off a surprise with their first-round pick—drafting safety Dillon Thieneman from Oregon—but don’t expect him to start right away. Though he’s a perfect fit for their scheme and fills a major need after losing key safeties, veteran Cam Lewis, with starting experience, is also in the mix. The coaching staff has a history of letting rookies earn their roles, not just hand them starting jobs. Thieneman’s early work with the second-team defense signals a battle for the spot. While he’s likely to see snaps Week 1, Lewis could get the nod if Thieneman struggles to adapt in camp. The real story? It’s not who starts—it’s who proves themselves first. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2441574b501d621e