‘The League’ confirms Ryan Poles’ call on Justin Fields

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Former Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1, breaking a tackle against the Packers’ Preston Smith) had 14 plays of 50 or more yards in three seasons with the Bears.When Bears general manager Ryan Poles wished Justin Fields well, you know he meant it. He’s not worried about the repercussions if the Steelers or any other team unlocks the superstar potential in Fields.

“We’re going to make the best decision that we can for the Chicago Bears. It will not be based on fear of what could happen with this and what could happen with that,” Poles said at the NFL scouting combine last month.

As the successor to the GM who took Mitchell Trubisky over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun…