About this episode

The episode discusses the Chicago Bears' selection of safety Dillon Thieneman in the NFL Draft and its implications for the team's defense.

Hoge & Jahns are LIVE after Night 1 of the NFL Draft as the Chicago Bears add speed to the secondary with Dillon Thieneman, safety from Oregon. The guys react to the pick, break down what makes Thieneman such an intriguing fit, and discuss how he can impact Dennis Allen’s defense right away. What does this selection mean for the Bears’ remaining needs heading into Day 2? Could Ryan Poles continue to address the defense, or shift focus elsewhere? Hoge & Jahns cover all the biggest takeaways and what comes next for Chicago in the NFL Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• Chicago Bears
• Dillon Thieneman
• safety
• defense
• football

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