Remember all the complaints about the Bears as Ryan Pace’s tenure fizzled?
Not nearly enough “blue-chip” players across the board.
Major deficits at premium positions.
No certainty at quarterback.
Minimal depth.
Totally unsustainable salary-cap situation rife with killer contracts.
The Bears are in vastly better position as general manager Ryan Poles’ three-year rebuild reaches maturation. They still need upgrades next year to contend for a championship, but none of those criticisms apply to the roster Poles turned in at the deadline Tuesday. It is precisely what he promised when he took the job in 2022.