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Haize ranks the Chicago Bears' 2026 rookie class by potential impact and discusses the significance of Ryan Poles' relationship with Ben Johnson.

The Chicago Bears’ 2026 rookie class could have a major impact sooner than people think. On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central , Haize ranks the Bears rookies by potential 2026 impact, starting with first-round safety Dillon Thieneman , who could immediately become a key piece in Dennis Allen’s defense next to Coby Bryant . Haize also breaks down why Sam Roush could matter more than his box score shows in Ben Johnson’s 12 and 13 personnel packages, how Zavion Thomas gives the Bears a speed weapon and return-game threat, why Malik Muhammad could push for snaps at cornerback or nickel, and what Logan Jones, Jordan van den Berg, Caden Barnett and Keyshaun Elliott need to prove heading into training camp. Plus, Ryan Poles used one perfect word to describe Ben Johnson’s impact on him and the Bears organization: peace . Haize reacts to why that matters, how trust between Poles and Johnson changes the direction of the franchise, and why Bears fans may finally be seeing a real culture shift in Chicago. Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ChiBearsCentral Get at us: Email: ChicagoBearsCentral@gmail.com Twitter: @ChiBearsCentral Phone: ‪(773) 242-9336‬ Advertising Inquiries…

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Host: Haize

Topics covered

• Bears rookie class
• impact rankings
• Ryan Poles
• Ben Johnson
• defensive strategy
• training camp

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