Ryan Poles Articles - Page 2

After a season defined by bold decisions and a vision for long-term success, the Chicago Bears are approaching a critical juncture. By securing veteran offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Joe Thuney through strategic trades, the team has not only addressed a longstanding weakness but also created new opportunities to strengthen the roster elsewhere. Now armed […]

Before free agency could even officially begin, the man who many around the NFL believed would be the primary target of the Chicago Bears — Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith — is already off the table. The Chiefs used the franchise tag on Smith, locking the 25-year-old Pro Bowler down for one more season, […]

The Chicago Bears have a chance to get a lot better during the 2025 NFL offseason. Chicago already brought Ben Johnson in as their next head coach. Now the Bears need to fill their roster with talented players. Bears’ leadership already seemed to be laser focused on one position group ahead of NFL free agency. […]

The Chicago Bears made a pair of under the radar money-saving moves earlier this week, cutting veteran rotational pieces in tight end Gerald Everett and defensive end DeMarcus Walker. Though neither Everett or Walker were expected to be part of Chicago’s future plans, their departures are noteworthy for two reasons: First, it saves the Bears, […]

At this point, it may seem a bit redundant to say so, but the Chicago Bears enter the 2025 offseason with as much on the line as any team in the NFL. It’s a third-consecutive spring in which Chicago is armed with cap space, draft picks, and an increasing desire to transition from rebuilding to […]

After what at one point looked like a promising 2024 season crumbled to the tune of 11 consecutive losses, the Chicago Bears now enter a 2025 season with a new head coach (Ben Johnson), a 2nd year quarterback who flashed star potential despite horrendous circumstances (Caleb Williams), a boatload of cap space (the 6th-most in […]

There’s a ton that goes into being a head coach at any level of football, but being an NFL head coach is next-level stuff. There are only 32 of those jobs for a reason, and it’s a big deal to be amongst that fraternity. New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is about to find […]

The Chicago Bears could be one of the most improved teams in the NFL at the end of the offseason. Chicago has already upgraded its coaching staff by hiring Ben Johnson as head coach. Now the Bears have over $60 million in cap space to spend and a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. […]

The Chicago Bears will be turning over a new leaf next season, as they’ve hired Ben Johnson as their head coach. Johnson felt like the pick all along for the Bears, and he’ll be in a great position to lead a young group of eyes that have a lot of potential. One person who’s happy […]

His rookie year left a lot to be desired, but Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to deliver on his promise in 2025 and beyond. As GM Ryan Poles and team president Kevin Warren lock in who will be Williams’ next head coach, the 2024 No.1 overall pick took in the Wisconsin/USC college basketball game. […]

Forgive me for sounding like a broken record, but the Chicago Bears are entering one of the most crucial off-seasons in franchise history this spring, as they begin their search for a new head coach — their sixth since Lovie Smith was fired following a ten-win season in 2012 — and attempt to build a […]

It’s interview time for the Chicago Bears, and Mike Vrabel made the list. Also, Mike McCarthy’s name has been floated on Lake Michigan. But general manager Ryan Poles teased “surprises” for the head coaching interviews, according to a post on X by Courtney Cronin. Poles addressing the head coaching search: “There’s going to be some […]

The Chicago Bears secured a season-finale win over the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Caleb Williams was ecstatic. Williams dropped the Bears 2025 truth bomb that included resilience, which was seen by Bears general manager Ryan Poles. Although Chicago underperformed to many’s standards, Poles believes that the team didn’t waste the quarterback’s rookie season. “No […]

The list of teams who will be on the hunt for their next head coach will be growing over the next 24 to 48 hours, but since November, when Matt Eberflus was fired a year too late, the Chicago Bears have known that this is the position they would find themselves in on January 6th. […]

The Chicago Bears might be at the lowest point in their franchise’s history. That spans a long length of time. Mired in a 10-game losing streak, there’s a good chance that their skid extends to 11 when they play at the Green Bay Packers Week 18. Thursday’s 6-3 loss to the visiting Seattle Seahawks was […]

It doesn’t feel too early to start talking about the NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears. This is a 4-10 team that’s riding a devastating eight-game losing streak. Their rookie quarterback and No. 1 overall pick, Caleb Williams, has been beaten up all year —he’s been sacked more than any other quarterback in the league. […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has Caleb Williams in his corner, and Troy Aikman offered an idea to help Poles do his job. But Bears fans want Poles fired after the team’s latest embarrassing loss. The Bears endured a huge gaffe by offensive lineman Doug Kramer and suffered a 30-12 loss to the division-rival […]

In a highly disappointing season for the Chicago Bears, fingers have been pointed at plenty of people within the organization. First, Shane Waldron got fired, and many thought the offense would look better. Then, the Bears fired Matt Eberflus, and fans thought the team would look better after his departure. Now, as Bears fans dig […]

The Chicago Bears have not had the 2024 season that they imagined during the offseason. Chicago is 4-9 heading into Week 15 and they have lost seven straight games. To make matters worse, the Bears got embarrassed by the 49ers on Sunday. It is safe to say that many Bears fans have turned their eyes […]

The Chicago Bears are in the market for a head coach after firing Matt Eberflus. General manager Ryan Poles revealed to wide receiver DJ Moore what quality he’ll be looking for during the hiring process. “He just basically told me what had already got out in the media before he called me, but he was […]

As the Chicago Bears look to make one of the most important head coaching decisions in franchise history, general manager Ryan Poles appears to be the ‘point man’ on their search, per Ian Rapoport on X. “Kevin Warren and Ryan Poles met with the media for the first time since the dramatic firing of Matt […]

The Chicago Bears (4-8) have not won a playoff game since 2011, and no quarterback in franchise history has ever thrown for 4,000 passing yards in a season. This organization’s issues have been on display well before Matt Eberflus was hired to be its 18th head coach in 2022, and unless an undeniable culture change […]

The Chicago Bears will have a lot of decisions to make this offseason after firing head coach Matt Eberflus a day after their Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions. The next person whose job may be on the line is general manager Ryan Poles, but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says otherwise. “Ryan Poles is expected […]

The Chicago Bears officially fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday and general manager Ryan Poles released a statement about the move, according to Tom Pelissero. “This morning, after meeting with George and Kevin, we informed Matt of our decision to move in a different direction with the leadership of our football team and the […]

The Chicago Bears have struggled lately, and Caleb Williams apologized to the team. The Bears have been frustrated with Williams of late. And general manager Ryan Poles broke his silence on a different debacle: the release of offensive lineman Nate Davis. Poles said the time had come, according to a post on X by Courtney […]

The Chicago Bears fired Shane Waldron on Tuesday and since then, the rumor train is in full operation. According to Marc Silverman, a longtime Chicago sports radio host, he dropped some intriguing information about the state of the organization. “After talking to a few people with knowledge of the situation, players went to Matt Eberflus […]

After a good preseason, Caleb Williams will have a lot of expectations put on him in his rookie season, but the only thing that matters is what his team expects of him. It’ll be important for Williams to stay grounded and lean on his team, and that’s what Bears general manager Ryan Poles wants his […]

The start of 2024 NFL season is just one week away, and in an odd twist, the Chicago Bears are projected to be one of the league’s most exciting and highly-anticipated teams this year. All of us Bears fans know, this is abnormal compared to how things have been for, well, let’s say a few […]

With a 34-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, the Chicago Bears wrapped up the preseason with a perfect 4-0 record, only their third unblemished preseason since 1994. Unfortunately, in the win, three roster hopefuls sustained serious injuries that will send them to the season-ending injured reserve. “The Bears are placing Ian […]

In every sport, every season, social media GMs complain about the trades or free agent signings their teams made or didn’t make. Video games like NBA 2K or Madden might have convinced people that making trades is as simple as pushing some buttons, but that’s not how it works in real life. Many factors enter […]

The Chicago Bears have been on a roll since the end of the 2023 season, and it has continued into the 2024 offseason, throughout training camp and the first three games of the preseason. The Bears had the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, and they used it to select quarterback Caleb Williams. Ever […]

Tonight in Canton, Ohio, the Chicago Bears will kick off the preseason ahead of what is one of the most highly-anticipated seasons in recent team history. And while none of the players who are responsible for Bears fans being so excited for the 2024 season will be playing against the Houston Texans in the NFL’s […]

If you zoom out and look at the entire history of the Chicago Bears, the franchise can be defined by and remembered for numerous different players and teams. Bronko Nagurski, Sid Luckman, and all of the players who made the Bears the best team of the first three decades of the NFL’s existence. The 1963 […]

The name of the game for the Chicago Bears this offseason has been to revamp an offense that historically has been inept no matter who the quarterback, head coach, signal caller or weapons have been. In selecting Caleb Williams 1st overall in the 2024 NFL Draft and wide receiver Rome Odunze 9th, the Bears took a […]

The Chicago Bears were the talk of the 2024 NFL Draft. Chicago held two top-10 picks going into the draft, including the first overall pick. The Bears installed two foundational pieces on their offense of the future, selecting QB Caleb Williams and WR Rome Odunze. Bears GM Ryan Poles was admittedly anxious for Odunze to […]

Justin Fields has endured a tough offseason. He entered the offseason in no mans land, waiting for the Chicago Bears to make up their minds between himself and Caleb Williams. Chicago ended up waiting longer than most thought they would to trade Fields, sending him to the Pittsburgh Steelers for minimal draft capital. Fields spoke […]

When Ryan Poles took over as the general manager of the Chicago Bears in January 2022, he was inheriting one of the worst and most poorly constructed teams in the NFL. Sure, there may have been a couple of interesting pieces in place thanks to the previous regime, but otherwise, the cupboards were pretty bare. […]

The Chicago Bears had what could be considered a franchise-altering 2024 NFL Draft. And that was all likely due to one player, maybe even two. Of course, the main player we’re speaking of here is USC quarterback Caleb Williams. The former Trojans hope to be the long-awaited answer at signal-caller that Chicago has been looking […]

The Chicago Bears have been the NFL’s dominant team throughout the offseason. They had the Nos. 1 and 9 selections in the recently completed NFL Draft and they selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick. He is expected to become the team’s QB1 this season and great things are expected. They also […]