Bears GM Ryan Poles is planning for a good problem to have
<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> general manager <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/17/bears-nfl-draft-2026-general-manage-ryan-poles-tough-act-follow-pittsburgh-round-1-pick-defensive-end-tackle-thursday" target="_blank" >Ryan Poles</a> knows how to separate business from his personal feelings. But that didn’t make trading receiver DJ Moore easy.</p><p>Poles had insisted Moore be included in what could end up being the signature trade of the GM’s career: a deal with the Panthers that yielded, eventually, quarterback Caleb Williams.
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<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> general manager <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/17/bears-nfl-draft-2026-general-manage-ryan-poles-tough-act-follow-pittsburgh-round-1-pick-defensive-end-tackle-thursday" target="_blank" >Ryan Poles</a> knows how to separate business from his personal feelings. But that didn’t make trading receiver DJ Moore easy.</p><p>Poles had insisted Moore be included in what could end up being the signature trade of the GM’s career: a deal with the Panthers that yielded, eventually, quarterback Caleb Williams. Moore and Poles were close during their three years together with the Bears, the last of which was magical.</p><p>When the Bears decided to trade Moore in March to save salary cap space, Poles’ own son was furious at him — until Moore sent him a video message telling him to go easy on his dad. Poles reminded himself that his obligation was to do what was best for the team.</p><p>“I think that takes a little weight off your shoulders,” he said.
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- <p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> general manager <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/17/bears-nfl-draft-2026-general-manage-ryan-poles-tough-act-follow-pittsburgh-round-1-pick-defensive-end-tackle-thursday" target="_blank" >Ryan Poles</a> knows how to separate business from his personal feelings. But that didn’t make trading receiver DJ Moore easy.</p><p>Poles had insisted Moore be included in what could end up being the signature trade of the GM’s career: a deal with the Panthers that yielded, eventually, quarterback Caleb Williams.
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Bears GM Ryan Poles is planning for a good problem to have
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