Ryan Poles exclusive: Bears GM explains key draft priorities and getting balance right
The Chicago Bears and GM Ryan Poles have been busy this offseason, making key moves via trade and free agency to strengthen both sides of the ball.They bolstered their interior offensive line with the additions of Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Drew Dalman, while the acquisitions of Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo reinforced their defensive front.AdvertisementNow, Poles’ focus will shift towards the draft, where the Bears hold seven total picks — including three in the first two rounds.On the latest episode of The Athletic’s dedicated Bears podcast “Hoge & Jahns,” Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns sat down with Poles for an exclusive conversation at the NFL’s league annual meeting in Palm Beach to discuss how the team approaches draft evaluations leading up to April 24 in Green Bay. Watch the full discussion below.A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and […]
