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The Chicago Bears’ most surprising Day 2 draft pick is starting to make more sense 👀🐻⬇️

Ben Johnson explained why the Bears had to have LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas, and the answer goes beyond just speed. Thomas brings 4.2-level explosiveness, offensive versatility, backfield usage, return ability, and a skill set Johnson believes can complement Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and Kalif Raymond in Chicago’s offense.

But Zavion Thomas is not the only Bears storyline heating up.

Haize also breaks down three Bears veterans who need to step up to keep their jobs: Jahdae Walker, Roschon Johnson, and Tyrique Stevenson. Walker now has to battle Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas for snaps. Roschon Johnson still has value, but Coleman Bennett and other depth pieces could apply pressure. And while Malik Muhammad may be Tyrique Stevenson’s long-term replacement, the Bears still need Stevenson to have a strong 2026 season.

Plus, the road to repeating as NFC North champions just got tougher. The Bears face one of the league’s harder projected schedules, while the Detroit Lions are projected to have the easiest schedule in the NFL based on projected win totals. Chicago may have a harder path, but it could also prepare them better for the playoffs.

And finally, the Bears’ center battle may be coming sooner than expected. Garrett Bradbury has the NFL experience, but rookie Logan Jones brings elite college production, a Rimington Trophy résumé, and a real chance to push for the starting job.

Today’s topics:

• Why Ben Johnson wanted Zavion Thomas 🔥
• How Thomas fits with Rome, Luther, and Kalif
• Jahdae Walker, Roschon Johnson, and Tyrique Stevenson under pressure
• Bears’ tougher road to repeating as NFC North champs
• Logan Jones vs Garrett Bradbury at center
• Which Bears rookie could win a starting job first?

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