With the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Bears GM Ryan Poles is sticking to his usual approach at the NFL Combineâgathering intel and exploring all options, including a potential trade back.
"We know sitting at 10, thereâs probably going to be some really good opportunities," Poles told ChicagoBears.com.
Poles emphasized that medical evaluations are the Combineâs most crucial aspect, while one-on-one meetings help get to know prospects beyond game tape. Unlike previous years, he scrapped the putting green and darts in interviews, opting to maximize football discussions.
Working with new head coach Ben Johnson, Poles and his staff refined their vision, focusing on size, speed, length, and explosion while making slight adjustments for specific roles.
"There are a few changes based on what we're asking guys to do, but at the end of the day, the perfect prototypes could play in any system," Poles said.
Whether the Bears stay at No. 10 or trade back, this week in Indianapolis will help shape their future.
Source: chicagobears.com