Rookie Dillon Thieneman learning on the fly for a Bears defense trying to match pace with Ben Johnson's potent attack
Thieneman is among the fastest players on the team. He needs to be one of the fastest learners, too.
Chicago Bears rookie safety Dillon Thieneman was drafted by the team with the 25th overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. Thieneman, a safety from Purdue, is expected to play a key role in the Bears' defense, which is aiming to win the Super Bowl and score the most points per game in league history. Thieneman has been praised for his speed and for working hard to improve his skills, including his change of direction.
He was selected as Big Ten Freshman of the Year while at Purdue, and has shown great promise since being drafted by the Bears.
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