The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Poles

The bounty Ryan Poles received for the No. 1 overall pick might still be better option — especially with the Panthers’ pick currently No. 1 overall. But the Texans’ success with Stroud rekindles a frustrating lament for Bears fans: What are the Texans doing that the Bears are not?

As Poles progresses through his rebuild, he needs those positions solidified going into next season.

Receiver DJ Moore was a key part of the deal, but the Panthers’ 2024 first-round pick is looming larger and larger.

Two days after their season ended last year, general manager Ryan Poles said he’d “have to be absolutely blown away” to use his No. 1 overall pick on a quarterback rather than keep Justin Fields entrenched as the Bears’ starter.

A year ago last week, Bears general manager Ryan Poles traded linebacker Smith to the Ravens. Smith sounded grateful that he did in an interview with Sports Illustrated published this week.

The lack of bite in Matt Eberflus’ defense — tied for 28th in points, 19th in yards, last in sacks and third downs and tied for 24th in takeaways — is the biggest disappointment of a 2-7 start. DJ Moore, Darnell Wright head the list of highlights, but Justin Fields…

The Bears own the Panthers’ first-round pick in 2024 after general manager Ryan Poles traded them the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft. The best way to ensure that pick ends up as high as possible is to beat the Panthers on Thursday.

At 5-21, he needs wins. Imperceptible, intangible progress isn’t enough.

“He’s a high-quality guy,” Johnson said after the Bears’ 24-17 loss to the Saints.