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Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles hinted at Chicago Bears' NFL Draft plans when introducing free agents
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles gave hints about the team's plans to take offensive and defensive linemen in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains plan for DE Dayo Odeyingbo
Getting a player who can be, as Poles described, disruptive as Odeyingbo is, that will allow defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to put him in different positions to maximize his success. Although he's mainly slotted at defensive end, Poles said they will play Odeyingbo in different spots on the line when the timing is right.
Go ahead and applaud Bears GM Ryan Poles this offseason — he deserves it
The Bears have three new starters on their offensive line, possibly two more on defense and the draft is still six weeks away.
What Ryan Poles' edge requirements dictate for Bears early in draft
Breaking down the Bears' need for an edge rusher in the draft, who they could get to best fit the need and whether it needs to be a priority for GM Ryan Poles.
Bears GM Ryan Poles discussed Ben Johnson's plan for Caleb Williams
In an effort to take their quarterback Caleb Williams to the next level, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles believes Ben Johnson is going to tear it all down and build from scratch.
Chicago Bears free-agency questions: How can GM Ryan Poles keep improving the roster?
After two big trades for guards, there's still plenty for Poles to accomplish in free agency. Here's a look at his options.
Why Ryan Poles anticipates best version of all new Chicago Bears
Recent injuries affected three of the Bears' acquisitions but GM Ryan Poles has good reason to expect all will be full strength and better than last year.
Ryan Poles outlines plan to build a dominant Chicago Bears defense
With the 2025 league year officially underway, the Chicago Bears have been busy in free agency, signing multiple big-name free agents in an effort to shore up the defense under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
Ryan Poles was visibly thrilled listening to Bears coach Ben Johnson discuss the intensity of the offseason program
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles was visibly excited as he listened to coach Ben Johnson talk about the team's expectations for ...
GM Ryan Poles' major investment in defensive line gives Bears shot to finally fix pass rush
There's some risk in betting on Grady Jarrett to dominate well into his 30s and Dayo Odeyingbo to grow into more of a force ...
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Poles, Johnson break down how Bears’ trades, free-agent moves came about
Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall on the first day of the new NFL year and the official start of free agency. The Bears announced a ...
Bears coach Johnson and GM Poles are excited about moves to upgrade offensive and defensive lines
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles sought to overhaul their team on both sides of the line of ...
Bears GM Ryan Poles boldly bets on Joe Thuney, Grady Jarrett
Thuney and Jarrett are proven, consistently productive players you don't always see available in the free-agency window — a ...
Where Ryan Poles' secret weapon left Bears in salary cap space
The contract terms for Grady Jarrett have been posted and they're about tapped out after all the spending made possible ...
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Bears jumped at chance to acquire Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson
The Bears weren’t planning to trade for two Pro Bowl guards, but when the opportunity presented itself, they acted quickly to ...