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Bears stuck in a holding pattern

This season will offer only partial answers since GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus don’t have much to work with.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Poles clearing his own path as Bears GM

After facing early hurdles as a rookie general manager, the 36-year-old Poles is showing signs of growing into the job. Making the job his own and rising above the debilitating dysfunction at Halas Hall could be a big key in succeeding where others have failed.

Chicago Sun-Times

H.I.T.S. or miss? Bears bucked trend when hiring Matt Eberflus

Don’t let the cutesy catchphrases fool you. As a coach, Eberflus isn’t for everybody.

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Matt Eberflus measures everything — but how will the Bears measure him?

Sunday at Soldier Field, the 52-year-old will have his first experience with the ultimate measurable: wins and losses as an NFL.

Chicago Sun-Times

ESPN analyst thinks Bears’ Justin Fields should demand a trade for ridiculous (and incorrect) reasons

No, Justin Fields should not demand a trade from the Bears.

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Bears vote Roquan Smith captain: ‘We know what he means to the team’

Teammates said Smith’s prolonged absence at the start of training camp had no impact on how they view him as a leader.

Chicago Sun-Times

Week 1 Power Rankings: Bears among bottom of NFL heading into 2022 season

After a perfect preseason, the Bears remain among the bottom of the NFL in the power rankings ahead of their Week 1 matchup.

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1st-and-10: Keeping Justin Fields healthy is Job 1 for Bears in 2022

Matt Eberflus’ approach is to practice hard, play hard and develop mental and physical toughness. Doing that and avoiding major injuries — starting with Fields, but throughout the roster — might be his biggest challenge.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear Necessities: GM Ryan Poles banking on development of young players with current roster

The Bears have 15 rookies on their 53-man roster, and GM Ryan Poles explained the benefit of having a young roster.

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Analyzing the Bears’ new waiver wire additions

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the 7 new waiver wire additions to the roster.

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Bear Necessities: Chicago excited for N’Keal Harry’s eventual return

Bears WR N'Keal Harry was placed on IR last week, meaning the soonest he can return is Week 5. Chicago is looking forward to his return.

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Enigmatic DE Robert Quinn finds his fit amid Bears’ rebuild

Why would a 12-year veteran want to stick around for a season that everyone expects to be a grueling first step of the rebuild when he could press the team to trade him to a contender? Quinn can’t answer that because he rejects the premise.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears GM Ryan Poles excited about opportunity to develop OL Alex Leatherwood

The Bears claimed former first-round OL Alex Leatherwood, and GM Ryan Poles likes his potential.

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Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles ‘blown away’ by how quickly Braxton Jones has developed

Bears OT Braxton Jones went from developmental prospect to Week 1 starter in the course of one offseason, and Ryan Poles has taken notice.

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Dan Wiederer: As Bears President Ted Phillips prepares to move on, the team’s on-field mediocrity under his watch reveals bigger problems

CHICAGO — By the end of November, just about everything surrounding the Chicago Bears football team was undeniably ablaze. That extended window the Bears thought they had to compete for a Super Bowl crown? Incinerated.

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Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles impressed with Justin Fields’ growth

Bears GM Ryan Poles has noticed Justin Fields' growth during the preseason. "I think there's progress being made."

Chicago Tribune

Ted Phillips, Bears President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the 2022 season

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips will retire at the end of the 2022 season and the search for his replacement already is underway, the team announced Friday morning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ O-line working to protect a speedy Justin Fields

Fields’ mobility will save the line — “He has a phenomenal ability to extend plays,” center Sam Mustipher said — but it also presents a challenge for his blockers.

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Analyzing the Bears’ preseason — and predictions for 2022

With the season opener about a week away, the Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley breaks down the Bears’ biggest questions.

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Grading the Bears’ seven waiver wire signings

The Bears claimed seven players off waivers this week, including Alex Leatherwood and Armon Watts. We grade the new additions:

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Bears GM Ryan Poles clears up Teven Jenkins trade rumors

Trade rumors involving Teven Jenkins have been circulating for the last month. Now, Bears GM Ryan Poles clears it up once and for all.

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Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles loved how O-line came to Justin Fields’ defense on late hit vs. Browns

Ryan Poles on the Bears' O-line defending Justin Fields after late hit: "They're stepping up when they need to and protecting their guy."

Chicago Sun-Times

7 questions for the Bears as they approach their season opener vs. 49ers

Plenty of intrigue swirls around Justin Fields, Roquan Smith and others as the Bears kick off the season and their rebuild under GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus.

Chicago Sun-Times

Halas Intrigue, Episode 234: Bears GM Ryan Poles talks — plus stadium news

Linebackers, offensive linemen and the suburbs are the talk among Bears fans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Justin Fields’ supporting cast in the spotlight

Bears GM Ryan Poles pushed back against the criticism that he has not given Fields the support and weapons he needs to succeed — mentioning Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet, Velus Jones and an improving offensive line as elements that will benefit Fields’ development.

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