Did The Bears Build For Ben Johnson Instead Of Fixing The Defense?

Did The Bears Build For Ben Johnson Instead Of Fixing The Defense?

Author: The B.R.E.A.K.S Media May 13, 2026 Duration: 21:33
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🚨 Did the Chicago Bears’ 2026 NFL Draft reveal a major shift inside Halas Hall?

On today’s episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down why this draft class may have shown that Ben Johnson’s voice is louder than Ryan Poles’ when it comes to building the roster. The Bears took heat for not drafting an edge rusher and waiting until the sixth round to add a defensive lineman, but their offensive-focused selections tell a bigger story. 🐻🔥

Instead of attacking the pass rush early, Chicago added pieces for Ben Johnson’s offense: center Logan Jones, tight end Sam Roush, and wide receiver Zavion Thomas. Were those picks about best player available, or was this the Bears fully committing to building the offense in Ben Johnson’s image? 👀

Haize also dives into the biggest question still hanging over this team: the pass rush. Chicago finished with just 35 sacks last season, seventh fewest in the NFL, and Montez Sweat was the only Bear to hit double-digit sacks. With no major edge addition in the draft, the Bears are betting on Dayo Odeyingbo, Shemar Turner, better coaching, and internal development — but is that enough?

Plus, Haize reacts to an NFL draft expert defending the Bears’ 2026 draft class, calling Chicago one of the more overlooked winners of the draft. With Dillon Thieneman, Malik Muhammad, Logan Jones, Sam Roush, Zavion Thomas, and Keyshaun Elliott, did the Bears quietly build a long-term foundation even while leaving a major short-term hole?

📌 Today on Chicago Bears Central:

✅ Did Ben Johnson have the loudest voice in the Bears’ draft?

✅ Why Ryan Poles is taking criticism after the 2026 NFL Draft

✅ Bears focus on offense despite defensive needs

✅ Logan Jones, Sam Roush & Zavion Thomas fit in Ben Johnson’s system

✅ Chicago’s pass rush remains a major concern

✅ Should the Bears consider Joey Bosa or Jadeveon Clowney?

✅ NFL draft expert defends the Bears’ rookie class

✅ Why Dillon Thieneman and Malik Muhammad could be instant-impact players

🎙️ Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bears Central for daily Bears news, rumors, draft analysis, roster breakdowns, pass-rush debates, and real fan-driven Bears conversation.

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