Dillon Thieneman was a draft no-brainer, but is Dennis Allen asking too much of the rookie? Here is why the Bears' baptism by fire plan could backfire in Week 1.
that had some questionable selections over the course of the three-day event, safety Dillon Thieneman is the one everyone can agree on. , was still on the board when the Bears were on the clock in Round 1 and taking him in that spot was as close to an And it wasn't just because of his immense talent and promise.
The Bears had a clear need at safety afteroffensive side of the ball is about to get a lot more expensive As high as we are on Thieneman, it's so important to remember that he is just a rookie and success may not come as quickly as everyone is hoping it will. That's not to say it won't, but expectations need to be tempered.
That leads us to a concerning question we have about how the Bears are going to bring Thieneman along to get him ready for Week 1.. Fans and analysts alike are thinking the Oregon product is going to come in and make an immediate impact, and at multiple spots. But our concern is the Bears could put too much on Thieneman's plate while trying to figure out all he can do for them.
"Thieneman knows the team will rely on his versatility. He’s playing strong safety, where he’s close to the line of scrimmage and more apt to help in run defense, while cross-training for veteran Coby Bryant’s free safety spot. The Bears could play Thieneman in either the slot or at outside cornerback, too," Finley said. Our concern is Thieneman trying to learn too much in these early stages and that hurting his growth.
It would be beneficial to give Thieneman a specific thing he can focus on, let him get after it, and then move on to the next once he nails it down. TheWe have far too often seen teams make the mistake of giving a young player a lot to take on in Year 1 , only for that to end up hurting the player instead of helping them.
The Bears need to avoid making that potential mistake, although the chances of them doing so with Thieneman is less than it is for most players because of his high football IQ. Chicago still needs to be cautious, though. Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer who has covered the NFL for major outlets such as Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News.
He has previously written for USA TODAY Sports Media Group and FanSided, and got his start in sports media at Bleacher Report. No Second Thoughts by Bears After Seeing Dillon Thieneman Operate
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