Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Dillon Thieneman drafted by the Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman 25th overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bears admitted they were surprised he was still available that late, feeling he could have gone much earlier.
Where was Caleb Downs drafted by the Dallas Cowboys?
The Dallas Cowboys selected Caleb Downs 12th overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was considered the more polished all-around player compared to Thieneman coming out of Ohio State.
What has gone wrong for Caleb Downs in coverage this season?
Over his past three games, opponents have completed 13-of-13 passes when targeting Downs for 130 yards and a touchdown. Teams have identified his coverage as a clear weakness and are actively finding ways to exploit it.
Has Dillon Thieneman given up any touchdowns this season?
Thieneman has been beaten for a touchdown in back-to-back weeks, but neither case pointed to a talent issue. One came while he was in good coverage but failed to turn his head on the ball, and the other came when he was put in a tough spot by a pick play forcing him to tackle Kyle Pitts one-on-one.
How did Dillon Thieneman perform against the Atlanta Falcons?
Against the Falcons, Thieneman recorded a sack, adding to his growing list of accomplishments as a rookie. Despite being put in a difficult spot by a pick play near Kyle Pitts, he nearly made a very tough tackle on the 6-foot-6, 250-pound tight end.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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