Chicago Bears 2026 NFL Draft RECAP & GRADES | Setting The Tone Podcast 🐻⬇️

The Chicago Bears made some surprising moves in the 2026 NFL Draft… but did they actually get better? In this episode of Setting The Tone, Tone and J_Mac break down every Bears draft pick, give their official grades, and debate whether this draft truly addressed the team’s biggest needs. 👉 Overall Draft Grades: J_Mac: B Tone: C+ Both hosts agree — the Bears went in a direction nobody expected, passing on key needs like edge rusher and left tackle early in the draft. ⸻ 🔥 Key Pick Breakdowns: Dillon Thieneman – A+ (J_Mac) | B+ (Tone) Logan Jones – A+ (J_Mac) | C (Tone) Zavion Thomas – C- (Both) ⸻ 💭 What We Discuss: Did the Bears reach instead of filling immediate needs? Coaching philosophy & what it says about this roster build RAS vs Tape — what should matter more in draft evaluations? Long-term vs short-term roster strategy The future of the defense… including a potential Jalen Johnson situation 👀 ⸻ This is a real, honest breakdown from two Chicago voices — no hype, just analysis. If you’re a Bears fan trying to make sense of this draft… this episode is for you. ⸻ 🎙️ Subscribe to Setting The Tone for weekly NFL, NBA, and Chicago sports talk! 👍 Like | 💬 Comment your draft grade | 🔔 Turn on notifications