Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Chicago Bears have some big draft decisions ahead — but who’s really in charge of making the calls? Is it GM Ryan Poles shaping the long-term roster, or does new head coach Ben Johnson have the final say on which players fit the system? In this breakdown, I dig into how the Bears’ front office power is structured and what it means for the team moving forward.

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