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Ryan Poles ‘encouraged’ by Justin Fields’ progress

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Bears quarterback Justin Fields had been sacked 23 times in six games heading into Monday night’s game against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Providing an in-season update his predecessor rarely gave, Bears general manager Ryan Poles emphasized his collaboration with Matt Eberflus and the Bears competitiveness under their first-time head coach. But he knew that wasn’t exactly what Bears fans want to hear. He pretty quickly switched gears.

“I know Justin [Fields] has been a big topic and his development,” Poles said before the Bears’ game against the Patriots on Monday night at Gillette Stadium.