Thieneman’s Slow Start Makes Sense

Chicago Bears’ top draft pick Dillon Thieneman isn’t starting at safety yet—Elijah Hicks is getting the first-team reps alongside Coby Bryant. Coach Ben Johnson says it’s a smart, deliberate move to ease Thieneman into the system, not a red flag. While fans may be surprised, Thieneman’s versatility means he’ll play multiple roles, including linebacker or deep coverage. He’s still expected to be a cornerstone of the defense—just not on the field right away. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/f3bc91d4de667de4