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Buccaneers, Chiefs, Seahawks, Bears Make Key 2025 Draft Picks

5/1/2026

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Buccaneers Draft Bain

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted DE Rueben Bain Jr. for Todd Bowles’s scheme.
The Kansas City Chiefs added rusher Thomas, posting a 15.4% pressure rate and ranking 12th in sacks in 2024-2025.
The Seattle Seahawks selected QB Mendoza, throwing 153 of 184 passes for 2,142 yards, 24 touchdowns and three interceptions in 2025.
The Chicago Bears drafted safety Dillon Thieneman in the first round, expecting him to start beside Coby Bryant.

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Kubiak benches Mendoza

Coach Klint Kubiak will keep rookie Fernando Mendoza on the sideline early, starting veteran Kirk Cousins.
Cousins’ solid finish last season makes him an ideal fit for Kubiak’s offense.
General manager Dave Spytek first evaluated Mendoza at the CFB National Championship, where Indiana beat Miami 27-21 with 186 passing yards.
Analysts predict Mendoza could start in Week 5 of 2026 if the Raiders falter early.

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Buccaneers Draft Bain

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted DE Rueben Bain Jr. for Todd Bowles’s scheme.
The Kansas City Chiefs added rusher Thomas, posting a 15.4% pressure rate and ranking 12th in sacks in 2024-2025.
The Seattle Seahawks selected QB Mendoza, throwing 153 of 184 passes for 2,142 yards, 24 touchdowns and three interceptions in 2025.
The Chicago Bears drafted safety Dillon Thieneman in the first round, expecting him to start beside Coby Bryant.

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