"That moment was just incredible. The way to seal the game like that was amazing, and just do it for the team. We'd been talking about that same play from a defensive aspect, the play call, and then that offensive formation - we've repped both of those together in practice, and for it to show up in the game just how the coaches predicted was amazing."
"We need guys that thrive in those moments. We plan on playing a lot of big games moving forward. I'm sure there's going to be a lot of primetime games; hopefully, we're back deep into the playoffs. So when you show those things, we feel even better about you."
"You're watching him in a big-time game and a pressure moment. It was an instinctual play where he drops. That's a guy going to win a ball game for his team and relying on his instincts."
Dillon Thieneman, drafted 25th overall by the Chicago Bears, kept two notebooks in college for opponent scouting and detailed concepts. He discussed his goal of running a 4.3 at the combine and recalled sealing a win against Penn State with an interception. Bears' Ryan Poles emphasized the need for players who thrive in crucial moments, while college scouting director Breck Ackley highlighted Thieneman's instinctual play in pressure situations, showcasing his ability to win games for his team.
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