Ryan Poles Is About To Face A Test Bears GMs Have Failed For The Past 40 Years

Ryan Poles finally achieved the first part of his goal as Chicago Bears general manager. They took the North, going 11-6 and winning the division. They even won a playoff game over the Green Bay Packers. Now comes the hard part: maintain their place among the NFC contenders. To do that, Poles must achieve something previous Bears GMs haven’t for the past 40 years. He must find a way to draft well in the bottom half of the 1st round. Until now, he has enjoyed a steady supply of top 10 picks. That is no longer an option.