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Caleb Williams' arrival means massive pressure for Matt Eberflus on two fronts in 2024
Ryan Poles kept Matt Eberflus around because he believes in his head coach. But Caleb Williams’ arrival means Eberflus will face massive pressure on two fronts in 2024.
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Schrock: Ryan Poles has learned from Roquan Smith, Chase Claypool trades
Josh Schrock joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about his one-on-one conversation with Bears general manager Ryan Poles
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Schrock: Caleb Williams' character winning over Bears front office
Josh Schrock joins Football Night in Chicago to talk about his one-on-one conversation with Bears general manager Ryan Poles
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Why Bears' No. 9 pick is true inflection point in the 2024 draft
We’re about one month away from the start of the NFL draft, and Caleb Williams is all but assured to be the Bears’ selection with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. That’s not the case with the team’s No. 9 pick, however. The Bears have several paths they can take with their second first-round pick– and...
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Caleb Williams-Bears unstoppable union comes into focus in several ways at NFL meetings
Even as they try to preach process and due diligence, the Bears did everything but announce that Caleb Williams will be the No. 1 pick both publicly and privately. Everyone knows the draft starts at No. 2.
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Wanny: NFL's new kickoff rule will bring excitement back to kick returns
Dave Wannstedt joins Football night in Chicago to talk about the NFL’s changes to kickoffs
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Ryan Poles ‘pissed off' about being roped into Bears' tortured quarterback history
It’s a well-known fact that the Bears’ quarterback history is unlike any other franchise, in that it’s perennially horrible, which is a telling sign of one of the NFL’s oldest franchises. Never have they ever had a true, franchise quarterback to lead their team. They’ve been on the search for 100+ years, and it’s still ongoing today. Some critics...
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Ryan Poles offers insight into Justin Fields trade, Caleb Williams lessons
In an exclusive sit down with NBC Sports Chicago, Bears general manager Ryan Poles goes in-depth on the quarterback evaluation process, the Justin Fields trade, lessons from finding Patrick Mahomes and the moment that awaits the Bears.
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What went into Ryan Poles decision to trade Justin Fields
The Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers earlier this month. Ryan Poles talked about what went into their decision to move on from Fields
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What Ryan Poles learned about Caleb Williams at pro day
Last week, Ryan Poles attended Caleb Williams’ pro day, and Poles revealed what he learned about the top ranked quarterback
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Ryan Poles on trading Justin Fields: One of the harder things I had to do
Earlier this month, the Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers for a sixth-round pick. Ryan Poles talked about why the decision to trade Justin Fields was so difficult
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Jason Goff shares his honest thoughts about Bears' GM Ryan Poles
On this episode of Football Night in Chicago, Jason Goff joins Laurence Holmes to share his thoughts on Ryan Poles. Goff talks about what he’s seem from the Bears general manger during his tenure in Chicago
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Breaking down Ryan Poles' approach to meeting with the media
On this episode of Football Night in Chicago, Courtney Cronin joins Laurence Holmes to discuss what she heard from Ryan Poles at the owner’s meetings. Cronin talks about how Ryan Poles handles speaking with the media and why he is so different than former Bears’ general managers
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Ryan Poles reveals how the Keenan Allen trade unfolded
The Bears traded for Keenan Allen earlier this month. Ryan Poles revealed how the trade unfolded
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Ryan Poles ‘surpised' by lack of market for Justin Fields
Earlier this month, the Bears traded Justin Fields for a sixth-round pick to the Steelers. Ryan Poles revealed how surprised he was at the market for Fields
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Ryan Poles reveals how Bears are preparing for No. 9 pick
The Bears have both the No. 1 and No. 9 picks in the first round of the NFL Draft. At the owner’s meetings, Ryan Poles talked about how they are preparing for the No. 9 pick
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How trade for ‘perfect fit' Keenan Allen came together at right time for Bears' new QB path
When Keenan Allen suddenly became available, the Bears pivoted quickly from their initial free agent plan and struck a deal quickly to acquire a receiver that fits their timeline perfectly.
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Bears had ‘deep conversations' about keeping Justin Fields, drafting QB at No. 1
The Bears explored every option as they plotted their quarterback course. They eventually decided to trade Justin Fields, but not before Ryan Poles and his staff discussed the possibility of keeping Fields and drafting a rookie quarterback.
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Ryan Poles explains how Bears plan to attack different possibilities with No. 9 overall pick
The Bears will be ready for anything when they go on the clock at No. 9. General manager Ryan Poles broke down how the Bears are preparing for the world of possibility that awaits them with their second first-round pick.
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Ryan Poles reveals what Bears have learned about Caleb Williams, what's next in draft process
ORLANDO — Ryan Poles and the Bears are deep into the quarterback evaluation process as they prepare to draft the future face of the franchise with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. All signs point to USC star Caleb Williams being the selection. Poles and the Bears’ decision-makers have spent the last month trying to make…