When the Chicago Bears introduced Ryan Poles as the team's new general manager in 2022, the first-time GM announced a bold goal: "We're going to take the (NFC) North and never give it back." It's been three long and painful seasons since then, mostly marred by last-place division finishes and top-10 picks in the NFL Draft.
Ryan Poles had a problem after the 2024 NFL season concluded. As general manager of the Chicago Bears, he spent 18 weeks watching his hand-picked quarterback, selected first overall in the 2024 NFL draft and billed as a franchise savior, get sacked a franchise record 68 times, the third-worst mark in NFL history.
General manager Ryan Poles didn't get a lot of love for his 2025 NFL draft class back in April, and not without reason. After beefing up the offensive line in free agency, including a massive trade for All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, most NFL analysts and fans pointed to the running back room as Chicago's biggest position of need in the upcoming draft.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
Ryan Poles’ 2025 NFL draft class has had its ups and downs so far this season but it’s one that could be a staple for the Chicago Bears future. With Poles taking two skill position players with his first two picks and then an offensive lineman, these young players are going to be considered part of the core.
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Chicago pulled off another late game thriller against the Pittsburgh Steelers and to everyone's surprise, the Bears ended things on defense despite dealing with multiple injuries all over the unit.
The Bears (finally) took the North! Now it's time to see if they're going to give it back.. It only took three years for Ryan Poles' bold proclamation to come to fruition.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has shown a willingness to make aggressive moves to improve his roster, and a new report reveals just how ambitious he was ahead of the 2025 trade deadline.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles took a big swing ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline. While the Bears emerged from the deadline having acquired
The Bears decision to trade a fourth-round pick to the Chiefs for Joe Thuney this offseason was universally loved by analysts and fans alike. Their decision to trade a sixth-round selection to the Rams for Jonah Jackson was much more polarizing.
Ryan Poles has received a significant amount of criticism since becoming the Bears' general manager in 2022. You can't deny his track record of finding quality talent with his first-round picks, though.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Bears GM Ryan Poles told reporters that the team wanted to make other deals at the deadline but only made one trade, acquiring DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka from the Browns.
Ryan Poles nearly swung a much-needed trade with a team at the bottom of the NFC.
The Chicago Bears spent big money fixing their offensive line this offseason, and for good reason. After surrendering the most sacks in the NFL in 2024, general manager Ryan Poles took every step he could to protect the franchise's most important asset, quarterback Caleb Williams.
The Chicago Bears secondary has been hit with a rash of injuries this season. Both Kyler Gordon and Jaylon Johnon are on injured reserve, forcing the Bears to play without two key starters.
It was all but certain that the Chicago Bears would make a move ahead of the deadline to address a defense that had been decimated by injuries and the recent season-ending injury to starting defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo upped the need to scour the pass rush market around the league.
The Chicago Bears won a memorable shootout on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 47-42, which featured 8 lead changes, with two coming with less than a minute left to go in the contest.
Despite winning four consecutive games and the 2025 belief starting to change inside the Chicago Bears building, the idea of the Bears going big game hunting at the trade deadline still seems like a decision that could backfire for the long-term planning process.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles made a strong statement in his opening press conference back in 2022: “We’re gonna take the (NFC) North and never give it back.” Since then, the Bears have a 3-17 record against NFC North opponents and a 15-38 record overall.
Tyler Dunne dropped a three-part bombshell days before the start of the Chicago Bears regular season. Dunne talked to former and current Bears staffers about Caleb Williams’ first season in Chicago, general manager Ryan Poles’ incompetence in the front office, and CEO Kevin Warren’s aura in Halas Hall.
The Chicago Bears’ 0-2 start to the 2025 season has sent shockwaves through a fanbase that entered the year with playoff aspirations. After a lopsided 52-21 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions, the blame is beginning to shift from the field to the front office.
The Chicago Bears are entering their game prep for Week 1 with uncertainty on the roster. The Bears had a few battles in training camp (QB2 and CB2), but none have been more important than finding the guy who will protect Caleb Williams’ blindside.
Williams is looking to bounce back from a rookie season that was filled with more lows than highs.
He is coming off his second consecutive Pro Bowl and is headed into the second year of a four-year, $76M deal.
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has come to terms on a three-year contract extension with the club that will conclude after the 2029 NFL season, according to multiple reports.
The Chicago Bears appear to be doubling down on current leadership, as reports indicate that current general manager Ryan Poles has agreed to a new contract extension.
The Chicago Bears on Friday made a surprising decision regarding the future of general manager Ryan Poles. The Bears signed Poles to a contract extension that runs through the 2029 season, according to multiple reports.
Ryan Poles is set to remain with the Bears for years to come.
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