Concerns about the Bears' future go beyond the obvious issues on the line of scrimmage. The key players on both sides of the ball might not be enough for them to contend.

The Chicago Bears have already made a roster move this offseason, and it's proof that this position group will be GM Ryan Poles' biggest focus.

On Tuesday, Poles, along with president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey, spoke to the media following the 2024 season. Outside of the coaching search, Poles' future was one of the most-discussed talking points.

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GM-centric workflow models are more common in the modern NFL than those that start with head coaches, though some teams still have their sideline leaders atop the personnel pyramid.

It sounds like Ben Johnson is open to working with Ryan Poles, which could have long-term implications for the Bears' GM.

Once again, history is repeating itself in Chicago as Poles appears set to lead a coaching search as Ryan Pace did before him.

Since becoming the Bears' general manager, Ryan Poles has consistently exhibited an affinity for recognizing the best in other teams' discarded offensive linemen. Late Friday, Poles put in a claim for former 5th-round pick Jordan McFadden,