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Trade down? Bears waiting for teams to go ‘all-in’ for QB

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Bears GM Ryan Poles is entering his second season.

INDIANAPOLIS — When top draft prospects enter the Bears’ interview suite this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, they’re greeted by darts and putt-putt golf. Bears position coaches challenge them to a quick game before getting down to film study and interviews during the 18-minute session.

General manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus came up with the games for one reason: they want to see exactly how competitive each player is, even if it’s with a putter in their hands.