The 2026 Bears rookie class could be one of their best as a whole. They added levels of talent to both offense and defense. There is a good chance this class along with some UDFAs contribute early and become playmakers on a team loaded with young talent.

Thieneman has elite athleticism and instincts. He will be a playmaker especially paired with Bryant. Add Muhammad who will compete with Stevenson or maybe play NB if Gordon misses time. They are lining him both inside and out in OTAs. Van Den Berg and Elliott might see time in rotations, but have more competition to fight thru to find opportunities, but should find roles.

On offense, we have one of the best minds in the league. His choices of players from the 2025 draft seem genius. I think he sees this crops potential as well. Logan Jones may not start, but should become a top tier Center. Sam Rousch, this kid is big, athletic, smart, and driven. He will turn into another fan favorite and become a scary dual with Loveland. Zavion Thomas has special speed that will be used on ST and all over on offense. Ben Johnson will find ways to implement them.

It is going to get real exciting in a couple of weeks when camp opens. Attention to Caleb's accuracy, Burden and Odunze stepping up for DJ, Braxton at LT, the re-tooled D-Line, Jalen and Kylers comeback, new Safeties, gives a lot to watch and discuss.

It won't be long, cheers my friends!

28 minutes ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

The 2026 Bears rookie class could be one of their best as a whole. They added levels of talent to both offense and defense. There is a good chance this class along with some UDFAs contribute early and become playmakers on a team loaded with young talent.

Thieneman has elite athleticism and instincts. He will be a playmaker especially paired with Bryant. Add Muhammad who will compete with Stevenson or maybe play NB if Gordon misses time. They are lining him both inside and out in OTAs. Van Den Berg and Elliott might see time in rotations, but have more competition to fight thru to find opportunities, but should find roles.

On offense, we have one of the best minds in the league. His choices of players from the 2025 draft seem genius. I think he sees this crops potential as well. Logan Jones may not start, but should become a top tier Center. Sam Rousch, this kid is big, athletic, smart, and driven. He will turn into another fan favorite and become a scary dual with Loveland. Zavion Thomas has special speed that will be used on ST and all over on offense. Ben Johnson will find ways to implement them.

It is going to get real exciting in a couple of weeks when camp opens. Attention to Caleb's accuracy, Burden and Odunze stepping up for DJ, Braxton at LT, the re-tooled D-Line, Jalen and Kylers comeback, new Safeties, gives a lot to watch and discuss.

It won't be long, cheers my friends!

I agree with your analysis. I dread this time of year, the month before the players report to put their pads back on to prepare for the season to begin. I truly believe we are going to improve over last year. Should be "Super" ;-)

37 minutes ago, Pixote said:

I agree with your analysis. I dread this time of year, the month before the players report to put their pads back on to prepare for the season to begin. I truly believe we are going to improve over last year. Should be "Super" ;-)

It is the silence before the storm. This team still has deficiencies especially on edge, but I think the guys they added inside will help improve the front overall. The plus is the next draft has some better talent in that department that fit our profile type.

If the Bears are pushing super, imagine the future with this young core and the players they can add. The league will steal their staff and copy their process.

3 hours ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

The 2026 Bears rookie class could be one of their best as a whole. They added levels of talent to both offense and defense. There is a good chance this class along with some UDFAs contribute early and become playmakers on a team loaded with young talent.

If that's the case, I would be ecstatic. This years draft did provide situational talent that only teams with good depth can pull off. I love that we got faster and younger, all over the place, in FA and the draft.

2 hours ago, Mongo3451 said:

If that's the case, I would be ecstatic. This years draft did provide situational talent that only teams with good depth can pull off. I love that we got faster and younger, all over the place, in FA and the draft.

There are only so many chips you can gamble with and we will find out if they played them right or not. The Bears only absolute need was S, and that was addressed with a 1st round and FA. Other positions needed upgrades, we will see if FAs and coaching can improve those.

I like this draft class a lot. I don’t see any big risk or gamble although many felt that Xavion was. I think his versatility from special teams through RB That’s not to put him as a starter but rather a guy who can contribute in every game in different ways. He won’t be Hester on returns but he’ll be good. He’ll be much better as an offensive player than Hester. I think that is 3rd Rd value.

Every pick I feel confident can play up to their draft round status or better. The real cherry on top would be if Jordan van den Berg can develop into a good rotational DT.

The Bears signed and UDFA today to a 3 year contract. Miles Murphy, has litteraly played every position on the OL. His first year is the only year with 267,000 guaranteed money. I still find it interesting that they gave him a 3 yr contract. OT?OG?OC?

27 minutes ago, Stinger226 said:

The Bears signed and UDFA today to a 3 year contract. Miles Murphy, has litteraly played every position on the OL. His first year is the only year with 267,000 guaranteed money. I still find it interesting that they gave him a 3 yr contract. OT?OG?OC?

Mason Murphy, OT/OG Auburn. 6-5", 315. Versatile depth piece for future.

If he makes the team, chances are Kiran gets cut.

I have no clue about this guy but just based on bonuses paid Poles has put together some serious competition for the backup and even practice squad spots on our Oline. I doubt any become a starter but if they somehow get one or two decent future backups out of this that’s a win.

Bearswire.usatoday is reporting TE Sam Roush signed his rookie contract today. Great to have that out of the way so the team can concentrate on getting ready for the season without any holdouts.

With Roush signing his contract, the Bears have all of their rookie draft picks -- safety Dillon Thieneman, center Logan Jones, Roush, wide receiver Zavion Thomas, cornerback Malik Muhammad, linebacker Keyshaun Elliott and defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg -- under contract with training camp set to kick off later this month.

1 hour ago, Pixote said:

Bearswire.usatoday is reporting TE Sam Roush signed his rookie contract today. Great to have that out of the way so the team can concentrate on getting ready for the season without any holdouts.

Glad they are all signed and only 2 weeks until they report. I'm excited with this class.

I think we should call out our picks to click before camp. We know Dillion will start, but after him they have to win time.

Honestly I like the whole class. We may have drafted them a little early according to "common sense", but if that means you end up with really great players, Im all for it.

Dillon Thienemen is going to be a great player. He should hit the ground running, and be a strength on the defense. As long as his tackling is sound.
Logan Jones I believe will be an all pro player eventually, maybe even hall of famer, he has greatness all over him.
Sam Roush will be an excellent TE2. He's the best blocker in the class, and I predict he has more in the passing game than people realize.
(Im not saying anything about Kmet with that, just meaning a TE2 type is a blocker.)
Zavion Thomas will be all over the field in roles for Ben Johnson and on ST. 4.28 speed shows up even in the NFL, and he's not a Velus Jones, hes a football player
Malik Mohammad will start at one of the 3 CB positions next year, and if needed should be a solid player for us in relief.
Keyshaun Elliot is a backup LB and ST player - hes a Jack Sanborn, except we already have the real Jack Sanborn too. Good depth.
Jordan VanDenBerg is a real sleeper. I think he will find a role in the rotation, and in time develop into an aggressive and productive player. Great value pick.

I;ll say this too:

I think the Bears will have a top 5 OL, a top 5 WR room, the best TE room in the league, a top 5 QB, one of the best coaches in the league, and a top 5 Secondary.

This roster is filling out, and we are just getting started with it.

The LB core could be excellent too.

I hope we are OK at LT and we need a pass rusher or two.