Ryan Poles reviews challenges of previous Bears GM Ryan Pace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The latest analysis on the Chicago Bears' draft strategies focuses on Ryan Pace's tenure as general manager. While Ryan Poles aims to build the team through the draft, Pace is criticized for two significant quarterback selections that ultimately did not succeed. The comparison highlights Pace's better performance in drafting defensive players despite an overall imbalance in his offensive selections. Looking ahead, Poles' draft strategy's effectiveness and potential improvements will be observed as he continues to develop the team.
- •Ryan Pace's draft history includes impactful defensive selections.
- •Pace's quarterback picks did not achieve long-term success.
- •Poles has a higher volume of draft selections in his initial years.
- •Bears aim to improve consistency in their draft strategies moving forward.
- •Pace improved his drafting skills over his tenure but remained challenged with offensive talent.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Poles and the NFL Draft: (Ryan Pace addenum) Part 3
"In the last two parts of this series, the focus was on Ryan Poles and his efforts at building the Chicago Bears through the draft. This article is instead focused on his immediate predecessor, Ryan Pace. There are some who will be tired of discussing the 7-year GM of the Bears, and that’s fair. This […]
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