The Chicago Bears had their choice of centers in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Iowa's Logan Jones was the clear choice for Ben Johnson.

Year 2 doesn't just mean players need to be on their Ps and Qs when work begins, as much will also be expected from the coaching staff.

It's safe to say Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was excited about welcoming safety Dillon Thieneman to his team.

The Chicago Bears were heavily criticized for the three offensive selections head coach Ben Johnson made on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but he's thought process behind each selection should ease all concerns.

Based on the consensus of NFL Draft grades for the Chicago Bears, it's not hard to see that the team had a polarizing trip through the three-day event.

The Chicago Bears fortified their interior offensive line by selecting Iowa Hawkeyes center Logan Jones with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. In fact, Ryan Poles may have found a new starting center in the second round.