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Every Way Ryan Poles Upgraded the Bears' Roster This Offseason
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Every Way Ryan Poles Upgraded the Bears' Roster This Offseason

Chicago Bears On SI·Gene Chamberlain·about 1 month ago
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General managers think differently than fans. While fans see a need and want it addressed, the GM sees the big picture and projects for the future as he is building and planning, and not simply tossing around names and needs. They know failed moves they made one year earlier might look different when injuries are not involved the next year. Bears GM Ryan Poles absorbed plenty of shots from just about everyone outside of Halas Hall for not drafting a defensive end, or addressing defensive tackle until Round 6. It was a repeat of what went on in free agency , unless you've always been a big fan of Kentavius Street, Neville Gallimore and James Lynch. His thinking isn't so much doubling down on past decisions as much as it is giving moves made last year a chance to work this time, but the injuries suffered by Shemar Turner and Dayo Odeyingbo were serious enough that there is no guarantee both come back 100% by the start of training camp, if not the start of the regular season.…

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