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Brad Biggs: Timing and good fortune help an NFL rebuild — and Bears have a little of both

CHICAGO — The Denver Broncos’ firing of coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday after 15 games was a reminder of how fortunate the Chicago Bears are that the Seattle Seahawks rebuffed their effort to trade for Russell Wilson.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 31, 2022

It’s a good thing Chicago Bears don’t have a Russell Wilson problem

Former GM Ryan Pace’s failed pursuit of QB Russell Wilson is an event Bears fans can celebrate.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2022

Do the Bears miss any of the departures from their unremarkable 2021 team?

The Bears went with an ill-advised plan that ultimately got everyone fired. Here’s a look at how the players from that team have done since leaving.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022

1st-and-10: Clock still starts for Ryan Poles in 2023

If you’re expecting this current core to develop some kind of killer instinct, you’re likely in for a disappointment. The Bears should improve in the final seven games under Matt Eberflus. But upgrades and reinforcements will make the biggest difference.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2022

Bears trying to avoid perpetual rebuilding phase where Lions live

The question is whether Ryan Poles has the Bears in any better shape than the Lions as both franchises try yet again to climb out of the pit they dug with their incompetence. The answer seems to be yes. The Bears have good reason to believe Poles has them on…

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022

Trading Roquan Smith is Bears GM Ryan Poles’ Mitch Trubisky moment

When predecessor Ryan Pace traded up to draft Trubisky second overall in 2017, he knew that he forever would be linked to his decision. Poles will be, too.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

Trading Roquan Smith is regrettable and counterproductive for Bears

Smith wasn’t part of the problem — just the opposite. He’s a top-tier defensive weapon just beginning his prime at 25, and there’s no question about how good and versatile he is after the last five seasons. He could have been the centerpiece of coach Matt Eberflus’ defense for years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2022

Bears GM Ryan Poles shows discipline yet again in trading DE Robert Quinn

Even after the thrilling win over the Patriots, this is still a rebuild. And Poles is a realist. That’s a key distinction between him and his predecessor, Ryan Pace. Seeing clearly, rather than seeing what you want, is essential to the job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2022

Tick, tick, tick: It’s only Year 2, but Bears QB Justin Fields must prove himself quickly

The people who drafted him got fired, and the new administration needs clarity on whether Fields can help the Bears “take the North and never give it back.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2022

1st-and-10: Keeping Justin Fields healthy is Job 1 for Bears in 2022

Matt Eberflus’ approach is to practice hard, play hard and develop mental and physical toughness. Doing that and avoiding major injuries — starting with Fields, but throughout the roster — might be his biggest challenge.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022