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1st-and-10: GM search put Bears, Vikings on collision course

Both teams pursued highly regarded Ryan Poles in their search for a new general manager. The Bears hired him and the Vikings hired analytics guru Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Sunday’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium will be the first head-to-head test of how they’re doing.

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Bears QB Justin Fields’ poor play exacerbated by ancillary problems

Nothing about the passing offense is working right now, and Fields’ performance against the Giants was merely a small step forward.

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Eddie Jackson showing he’s a perfect fit with new-look Bears

Jackson was the wild card of the defensive players Matt Eberflus and Ryan Poles inherited. Both sides are glad they kept him. And Jackson sees a brighter future than ever with the Bears.

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Bears QB Justin Fields must turn it around quickly after rough first 15 games

The list of players who had a sub-70.0 passer rating at this point is dismal. Fields still has time, but it’s not endless.

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Roquan Smith makes his best pitch in Bears’ win over Texans

After a relatively slow start in 2022 following a training camp contract “hold-in,” Smith had a breakout game Sunday — 16 tackles, two tackles for loss and a fourth-quarter interception that paved the way for victory. “[From] here on out you can expect some big things.”

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1st-and-10: New receivers fueling giant offensive leaps

Ryan Poles is taking a steady approach to building the Bears’ offense, but it can’t be ignored that teams that made big moves for wide receivers — the Dolphins (Tyreek Hill), Commanders (Johan Dotson) and Jets (Garrett Wilson) — are 1-2-3 in passing yards after two weeks.

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Bears won’t pass on plan to get Justin Fields more throws

Fields threw just 11 passes against the Packers because the Bears’ running game was working so well. But in a developmental stage, a potential franchise quarterback needs more work than that. “You need balance,” coach Matt Eberflus said. “We’d like to be 50/50 in a game.”

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Packers QB Aaron Rodgers would’ve been happy to see Bears trade LB Roquan Smith

The Bears are rebuilding, and it’ll be a while until they reach the Packers’ level. But they have their attention.

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Watch former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields show locker room leadership

Justin Fields is a true class act and leader on and off the field. #GoBucks

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WATCH: Bears QB Justin Fields hands out game balls to Matt Eberflus, Ryan Poles

Justin Fields handed out game balls to HC Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles following the Bears' upset win over the 49ers.

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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.”

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Bears stuck in a holding pattern

This season will offer only partial answers since GM Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus don’t have much to work with.

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Ryan Poles clearing his own path as Bears GM

After facing early hurdles as a rookie general manager, the 36-year-old Poles is showing signs of growing into the job. Making the job his own and rising above the debilitating dysfunction at Halas Hall could be a big key in succeeding where others have failed.

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H.I.T.S. or miss? Bears bucked trend when hiring Matt Eberflus

Don’t let the cutesy catchphrases fool you. As a coach, Eberflus isn’t for everybody.

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Matt Eberflus measures everything — but how will the Bears measure him?

Sunday at Soldier Field, the 52-year-old will have his first experience with the ultimate measurable: wins and losses as an NFL.

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ESPN analyst thinks Bears’ Justin Fields should demand a trade for ridiculous (and incorrect) reasons

No, Justin Fields should not demand a trade from the Bears.

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Bears vote Roquan Smith captain: ‘We know what he means to the team’

Teammates said Smith’s prolonged absence at the start of training camp had no impact on how they view him as a leader.

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Week 1 Power Rankings: Bears among bottom of NFL heading into 2022 season

After a perfect preseason, the Bears remain among the bottom of the NFL in the power rankings ahead of their Week 1 matchup.

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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.

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Bear Necessities: GM Ryan Poles banking on development of young players with current roster

The Bears have 15 rookies on their 53-man roster, and GM Ryan Poles explained the benefit of having a young roster.

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Analyzing the Bears’ new waiver wire additions

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the 7 new waiver wire additions to the roster.

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Bear Necessities: Chicago excited for N’Keal Harry’s eventual return

Bears WR N'Keal Harry was placed on IR last week, meaning the soonest he can return is Week 5. Chicago is looking forward to his return.

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Enigmatic DE Robert Quinn finds his fit amid Bears’ rebuild

Why would a 12-year veteran want to stick around for a season that everyone expects to be a grueling first step of the rebuild when he could press the team to trade him to a contender? Quinn can’t answer that because he rejects the premise.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles excited about opportunity to develop OL Alex Leatherwood

The Bears claimed former first-round OL Alex Leatherwood, and GM Ryan Poles likes his potential.

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Bear Necessities: Ryan Poles ‘blown away’ by how quickly Braxton Jones has developed

Bears OT Braxton Jones went from developmental prospect to Week 1 starter in the course of one offseason, and Ryan Poles has taken notice.

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