Bears Retain GM Poles, Search for New Coach

Following the firing of head coach Matt Eberflus, the Chicago Bears are retaining Ryan Poles as their general manager, who will lead the search for a new head coach alongside team president Kevin Warren. Warren expressed strong confidence in Poles, praising his efforts to build a winning team in Chicago and noting that the upcoming coaching position is highly sought after in the NFL. The Bears, who have struggled with a 14-32 record under the Poles-Eberflus era, aim to leverage Poles’ front office acumen, evidenced by strategic trades and draft picks, to rebuild the team. While the Bears have not determined if a search firm will be used, Poles is expected to have final say in the hiring process. Despite the team's recent performance, Warren and Poles are optimistic about the future, particularly with the development of quarterback Caleb Williams, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick. Both Warren and Poles emphasized the importance of finding a coach who can capitalize on this potential to steer the team toward success.