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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Jason Lieser

Bears GM Ryan Poles is all for trading back in draft, but ‘it just depends how far back’

Whatever GM Ryan Poles does with the No. 1 draft pick, the Bears need to find a star in this year’s class. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS — It seems beyond obvious that Bears general manager Ryan Poles should trade out of the No. 1 pick in the draft to stockpile assets as he tries to fortify a roster rife with holes. But it’s not nearly that simple.

Poles is trying to hit a narrow target by trading back, but staying within reach of a star. So while it’s advantageous that at least five of the next eight teams behind them need a quarterback and could be compelled to trade up, the Bears shouldn’t risk slipping past No. 4.

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