Poles kept it mostly vague Tuesday, talking about needing to “look in the mirror” and review past hiring processes to identify his missteps without specifying much of what he intended to correct.

It sounds like Ben Johnson is open to working with Ryan Poles, which could have long-term implications for the Bears' GM.

The Bears’ audience was more than just the fan base; it was their growing list of potential head coaches around the league.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has dumped fuel on rumors that his team could trade for its next head coach in 2025.

On Tuesday, Poles, along with president Kevin Warren and chairman George McCaskey, spoke to the media following the 2024 season. Outside of the coaching search, Poles' future was one of the most-discussed talking points.

There’s nobody else to blame. Some Bears fans have begun to question whether third-year general manager Ryan Poles is the right man for the job. The Bears fired coach Matt Eberflus in November.

General Manager Ryan Poles did not rule out trading for a coach when asked specifically about the possibility in his Tuesday press conference. “We’ll look at all avenues to get the best coach here ,” Poles said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.

General manager Ryan Poles said the bears will "cast a wide net." At least 15 names have emerged for potential interviews.

Ryan Poles has to hire the best head coach to lead the Chicago Bears, regardless of whether that coach is an offensive play caller.