Dennis Allen ADMITS The Bears’ Pass Rush Problem | Bears Rookie Minicamp Reveals A Few SLEEPERS

Dennis Allen ADMITS The Bears’ Pass Rush Problem | Bears Rookie Minicamp Reveals A Few SLEEPERS

Author: The B.R.E.A.K.S Media May 11, 2026 Duration: 21:29
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🚨 The Chicago Bears may have added one of the most explosive weapons in the entire 2026 NFL Draft — but will Ben Johnson and Press Taylor be able to unlock him?

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down why rookie WR Zavion Thomas could be much more than just a return specialist or gadget player. With 4.28 speed, the ability to line up at wide receiver, running back, and in the return game, Thomas gives the Bears something this offense has been missing: pure game-breaking speed. 🐻⚡

But there’s a real question too: did the Bears take a major gamble in the third round? Thomas has elite athletic traits, but he still has to develop into a complete offensive weapon — and Press Taylor made it clear he has to earn every opportunity.

Haize also dives into the growing concerns around the Bears’ defensive line. Ben Johnson believes Chicago has enough pass-rush talent already, while Dennis Allen admitted the defense got too caught up in scheme last season and lost sight of fundamentals. Now the Bears are banking on better coaching, internal development, and players like Austin Booker, Dayo Odeyingbo, Shemar Turner, Montez Sweat, and Jordan van den Berg to elevate the defensive front. 👀

Plus, Haize looks at the undrafted free agents who could push for a roster spot after rookie minicamp, including Caden Barnett, Hayden Large, Jaren Kump, Beau Gardner, Jayden Loving, Gabriel Plascencia, Squirrel White, and Omari Kelly.

📌 Today on Chicago Bears Central:

✅ Zavion Thomas’ upside in Ben Johnson’s offense

✅ Why the Bears believe his speed can change games

✅ Press Taylor’s comments on Thomas needing to grow

✅ Bears defensive line concerns after the draft

✅ Dennis Allen taking accountability for the pass rush

✅ Can Austin Booker and Shemar Turner take the next step?

✅ Undrafted Bears rookies who could make the 53-man roster

✅ Rookie minicamp sleepers to watch this summer

🎙️ Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bears Central for daily Bears news, rumors, analysis, roster breakdowns, rookie minicamp updates, and real fan-driven Bears conversation.

🐻⬇️ Bear Down.

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