Seattle Seahawks rookies officially kicked off training camp on Friday, lighting the fuse for what’s sure to be an explosive season! While our young guns are getting to work here in the Emerald City, the rest of the league’s first-year players are already generating some serious buzz, both good and, well, maybe a little too hyped. Those early tidbits from OTAs and minicamps always get us talking, but training camp is where we really start separating fact from fiction. And let me tell you, there’s one situation involving a former Seahawk that’s already got the league whispering.
Dillon Thieneman and the Coby Bryant Effect Is Real
The Chicago Bears snagged Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman with the 25th pick in April’s draft, and that move is already looking like a steal. Bleacher Report had him as the 18th-ranked prospect, second-best safety on their board. And boy, has he lived up to the hype! The Athletic’s Dan Wiederer reports that Thieneman’s college tape, all that speed, instincts, versatility, aggressiveness, and pure passion, has totally translated to the spring practices. He’s a long-term building block, no doubt, and exactly the kind of player you want to see come out of the gate making a difference. But here’s the kicker for Seattle fans: Thieneman’s pairing with former Seahawks starter and Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant is creating a “dangerous edge” in Chicago’s secondary. Bryant, who we know brings that championship pedigree, is apparently helping Thieneman become that true three-down impact defender B/R Scouting Department’s Daniel Harms predicted. Chicago cut their 2025 starting safeties, so Thieneman is on the inside track to start next to Bryant. That’s a partnership that should have every offense circling the calendar.
Kadyn Proctor Buzz: Too Soon or Just Right?
On the flip side, we’ve got Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor. The Dolphins picked him up, but B/R Scouting had him at 33rd on their board, suggesting maybe it was a bit of a reach based on pure upside. He’s a massive dude, 6’7″ and 352 pounds, with all the physical tools to be a perennial Pro Bowler. His teammate, center Aaron Brewer, even told ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques that Proctor “looks like a veteran through two months of offseason practice.” Hold on, though. While that sounds great, it’s super tough to properly judge an offensive lineman when there are no pads and no full contact. It’s even harder to believe he’s already shaken those pre-draft habits, like “dipping head into contact,” which B/R’s Brandon Thorn flagged as a concern. Physical potential is one thing, but shedding bad habits takes time and real hits in live game situations, not just practice.
So, while our Seahawks rookies are just getting started and figuring things out, it’s clear the rookie class across the league is already turning heads, for better or worse. We’ll be watching closely as these guys battle it out in camp, but for now, the Thieneman and Bryant pairing looks like the real deal for Chicago. Can’t wait to see what our own rookies bring to the field once the pads come on for real!
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