5 things the Chicago Bears and Ryan Poles absolutely, positively, 100% must not do this off-season
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The Chicago Bears are at a pivotal point, and one wrong move could derail their entire offseason. In this video, we break down the five biggest mistakes GM Ryan Poles must avoid, from botched free agency decisions to draft-day blunders. Can the Bears stay on the right path, or will history repeat itself? Find out what they absolutely cannot afford to do if they want to build a contender for 2025 and beyond!
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https://youtu.be/CwVuUeOlLCM
The Chicago Bears are at a pivotal point, and one wrong move could derail their entire offseason. In this video, we break down the five biggest mistakes GM Ryan Poles must avoid, from botched free agency decisions to draft-day blunders. Can the Bears stay on the right path, or will history repeat itself? Find out what they absolutely cannot afford to do if they want to build a contender for 2025 and beyond!
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#ChicagoBears #RyanPoles #BearsOffseason #NFLDraft #BearsFreeAgency #BearsNews #BearsRumors #BearsNation #BearsFans #NFL2025 #OffseasonMoves #FootballTalk #RosterMoves #BearsRebuild #NFLMistakes #GMDecisions #ChicagoFootball #BearsFrontOffice #DraftStrategy #FreeAgencyMoves
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**Fair Use Disclaimer**
This video contains copyrighted material used under the fair use provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. It is for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, and research. No copyright infringement is intended.
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00:00We're diving deep into the five things. Yes, five crucial things. The Chicago Bears and GM Ryan
00:06Poles absolutely, positively, 100% must not do this offseason. This is a franchise-defining
00:14moment, folks. The Bears have the draft capital, the salary cap space, and the momentum to make
00:18major moves. But if they get this wrong, we're staring at another wasted season.
00:24All right, first on our list, do not draft an edge rusher in the first round,
00:28unless it's Abdul Carter. Now, I know what you're thinking, but we need a pass rusher.
00:33The defense needs an impact guy off the edge. And you're absolutely right. The Bears do need
00:38a pass rusher. But here's the thing. This draft class is loaded at the edge position. We're
00:44talking at least eight, maybe even 10, legitimate first-round caliber edge rushers. That means there
00:52will be high-quality options available on day two. Why spend a premium first-round pick on a
00:59position that's so deep when you can grab an equally talented player a little later on?
01:04Now, if Abdul Carter is on the board, that's a different conversation.
01:08Carter is a freak athlete, a true hybrid who can play linebacker or rush the passer,
01:13and he has the potential to be an absolute game changer. If he falls to Chicago, fine,
01:18pull the trigger. But if he's off the board, wait for the right edge guy in the second round and
01:24use that first-round pick for a premium position that's harder to fill. Now let's move on to
01:29mistake number two. Do not overpay for an offensive lineman unless his name is Trey Smith.
01:36Look, Bears fans, we all know the offensive line was a problem last year. We saw the pressure,
01:41we saw the breakdowns, and we saw our quarterbacks running for their lives way too often.
01:47Fixing the line has to be a priority. But here's what you don't want to do. You don't want to panic
01:53and throw a ridiculous contract at a guy who doesn't truly deserve it. Trey Smith, now that's a
01:59guy worth paying for. He's young, he's dominant, and he can be a true anchor for this offensive line.
02:04But outside of him, the market is thin. There are too many linemen hitting free agency who are either
02:09past their prime or just average starters. Overpaying for one of them would be a massive
02:14mistake. Instead, Poles needs to be strategic, target young ascending talent, not overpriced
02:21veterans who won't move the needle. All right, let's talk about mistake number three. Do not trade out
02:26of the first round. I get it, trading down can be tempting. More picks, more chances to hit on talent,
02:31right? But here's the issue. The Bears already have extra draft capital in the second round.
02:37They don't need more second rounders. What they need is elite blue chip talent. Trading up? Sure,
02:44if there's a generational player available. Trading down a few spots? Maybe, if the deal is just too
02:50good to pass up. But trading out of the first round entirely? That would be a disaster. The
02:56Bears need a difference maker at a premium position, and you don't find those guys outside of
03:01round one. You need star players to win in the NFL, and this team cannot afford to pass up the chance
03:06to land a true franchise changing talent. All right, number four on our list. Do not ignore positions
03:14just because they seem solid. This is a big one, because it's something that happens to teams all
03:19the time. They get comfortable, they look at a position group and say, we're fine there, let's
03:23focus on something else. And then what happens? Injuries, regression, depth issues. Suddenly, that
03:33solid position is a major weakness, and it's too late to fix it. Jalon Johnson is a stud, no doubt
03:41about it. But does that mean the Bears can ignore cornerback? Absolutely not. Injuries happen. The
03:46secondary needs depth, and if a playmaking defensive back is sitting there in the third or fourth round,
03:51the Bears need to pounce. Same goes for wide receiver. DJ Moore is a beast, but beyond him,
03:57things get shaky real quick. You need to keep stacking talent, because the moment you think
04:01you're set, the NFL humbles you. All right, last but not least. Do not be a wimp. This is it, the big one.
04:10The Bears cannot afford to play it safe this offseason. Ryan Poles needs to be aggressive, he
04:16needs to be bold, he needs to take big swings and go after game-changing talent. Trading for Montez
04:23Sweat last season, that was a good start, but now, now it's time to take it to the next level.
04:28If there's an opportunity to trade for a superstar pass rusher like Miles Garrett or Micah Parsons,
04:33get it done. If there's a blockbuster move that instantly makes the Bears contenders, make it
04:39happen. The reality is, stars win championships in the NFL. You don't win by being conservative.
04:46You don't win by waiting for talent to fall into your lap. You win by taking action, by making
04:53aggressive moves, and by building a roster that can compete with the best teams in the league.
05:00So there it is. Five things the Chicago Bears absolutely, positively, 100% must not do this
05:07offseason. What do you think? Do you agree? Disagree? Let me know in the comments, and if you love the
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05:19ahead, and we'll be breaking down every move, every rumor, and every draft pick.
05:24Thanks for watching, and as always, Bear Down!