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It’s hard to thrive in the NFL without securing elite talent at the premium positions, and the Bears’ struggles to fill those spots with game-changers surely will be central to president Kevin Warren’s ongoing review of general manager Ryan Poles.
The inability to nail down those spots — quarterback, defensive end, offensive tackle, wide receiver and cornerback — was a big reason this job was open in the first place as predecessor Ryan Pace left the Bears with few long-term pieces at the positions that make all the difference.
Poles should’ve been finishing his rebuild this season and looking to add pieces to push the Bears into contention in 2025.