The Bears hired Ryan Poles largely of his vision for how he would dismantle their sputtering roster and build it into something impressive. The most valuable assets he has had in that endeavor are ample draft picks and salary-cap — thanks largely to his own maneuvering through trades.
But even though the team was 6-11 and stretched financially didn’t mean Poles and coach Matt Eberflus should clear out everyone they inherited. A key task in speeding up the rebuild was assessing who was worth keeping, especially the young players.
