By Mummy Grace 
The Chicago Bears’ struggles in 2025 just took another rough turn—and this time, the finger is being pointed directly at general manager Ryan Poles. His latest roster decision, meant to strengthen the team, has instead blown up in spectacular fashion and left the Bears reeling.
Poles entered the season under heavy scrutiny, already carrying the weight of past moves that haven’t paid off. From questionable free-agent signings to draft picks that haven’t developed as hoped, the GM’s blueprint for turning Chicago into a contender has been shaky at best. Now, with his latest call backfiring in brutal fashion, the Bears are left in a worse position than before.
For a franchise desperate to climb out of the NFC North basement, every mistake feels magnified. Fans are growing impatient, especially when rivals like the Lions and Packers keep stacking wins while Chicago keeps tripping over its own decisions.
Poles was brought in to rebuild the Bears into a long-term contender, but moments like this raise serious questions about whether his vision can actually deliver. If the losses keep piling up and key decisions keep collapsing, Chicago may be forced to rethink the entire direction of the rebuild sooner than later.