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Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles hinted at Chicago Bears' NFL Draft plans when introducing free agents
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles gave hints about the team's plans to take offensive and defensive linemen in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Bears GM Ryan Poles explains plan for DE Dayo Odeyingbo
Getting a player who can be, as Poles described, disruptive as Odeyingbo is, that will allow defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to put him in different positions to maximize his success. Although he's mainly slotted at defensive end, Poles said they will play Odeyingbo in different spots on the line when the timing is right.
Takeaways from Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles as the Chicago Bears introduced 3 additions Wednesday
Here are the takeaways from Ben Johnson and Ryan Poles press conference as they discussed the Bears' trades and signings made this past week.
Why Ryan Poles anticipates best version of all new Chicago Bears
Recent injuries affected three of the Bears' acquisitions but GM Ryan Poles has good reason to expect all will be full strength and better than last year.
Bears GM Ryan Poles' latest comments about Ben Johnson are telling
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday with the team preparing for a busy offseason. That offseason began with the hiring of highly-coveted and respected Ben Johnson, who spent the past three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the high-powered Detroit Lions, as head coach.
Go ahead and applaud Bears GM Ryan Poles this offseason — he deserves it
The Bears have three new starters on their offensive line, possibly two more on defense and the draft is still six weeks away.
Ryan Poles outlines plan to build a dominant Chicago Bears defense
With the 2025 league year officially underway, the Chicago Bears have been busy in free agency, signing multiple big-name free agents in an effort to shore up the defense under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
Ryan Poles was visibly thrilled listening to Bears coach Ben Johnson discuss the intensity of the offseason program
Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles was visibly excited as he listened to coach Ben Johnson talk about the team's expectations for ...
GM Ryan Poles' major investment in defensive line gives Bears shot to finally fix pass rush
There's some risk in betting on Grady Jarrett to dominate well into his 30s and Dayo Odeyingbo to grow into more of a force ...
Bears coach Johnson and GM Poles are excited about moves to upgrade offensive and defensive lines
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles sought to overhaul their team on both sides of the line of ...
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Bears GM Ryan Poles teased competition at key position
But there's none more important -- or more spots to fill -- than offensive line. Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with ...
Bears GM Ryan Poles boldly bets on Joe Thuney, Grady Jarrett
Thuney and Jarrett are proven, consistently productive players you don't always see available in the free-agency window — a ...
4 takeaways from Bears GM Ryan Poles' press conference announcing early offseason moves
Bears GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson spoke to the media Wednesday as the 2025 league year began, discussing their latest roster additions.