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Patrick Finley

Bill Polian: Justin Fields isn’t a blue-chipper yet, but ‘give him a chance to grow’

The Bears used Bill Polian as an advisor in their coach and GM searches. | Photo by Logan Riely/AAF/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES — At the urging of Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy, Bears chairman George McCaskey hired Bill Polian to evaluate his team as its disappointing season came to an end.

Polian, the former general manager who was inducted into the Hall of Fame seven years ago, watched film of the team and examined the way it was built. He consulted with people he respected to get their opinions of the Bears.

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