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NFL analyst rips league over Chicago Bears decision

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Pearson | Last updated Mar 10, 2026 9:06 PM ET

The 2026 NFL Draft order is officially set as the league revealed the final step in releasing compensation picks. The bad news is that the Chicago Bears did not receive any for losing players or for having Ian Cunningham taking the Atlanta Falcons general manager job.

Monday’s decision was the final one for the Bears’ chances. Following that decision, many were upset and confused by the rule as it feels like Chicago really should have received some picks.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio is the latest to speak out against this and ripped the NFL in the process.

Mike Florio calls Chicago Bears decision ‘ridiculous’

Aug 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles looks on before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

Florio did a radio hit on 104.3 The Score Tuesday morning on the “Mully and Haugh Show” where he discussed the NFL’s decision to not award the Bears the compensatory picks. And he didn’t hold back.

“This is one of the most ridiculous unforced errors I’ve ever seen the NFL commit,” Florio said. “Why would you not, let’s flip it around. If they had just given the Bears the compensatory picks, who would have complained about it? Would anyone have been upset? Would anyone have said ‘Ian Cunningham is not really the general manger of the Atlanta Falcons, it’s just a title. He’s a figure head. Matt Ryan is really in charge’.”

“I think the whole thing demeans the effort to enhance minority hiring by rewarding teams for developing talent that results in a hire as a head coach or a general manager. They are splitting hairs unnecessarily. The whole thing is a mess.”

Florio went on to say that he even asked the league for a reason why. Their answer was that Matt Ryan is the primary football executive in Atlanta as the answer. He even brought up the Terry Fontenot situation a few years back which is very similar.

It is a shame the NFL isn’t giving the Bears the picks. It truly hurts the spirit of the rule as well.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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