Bears GM Ryan Poles Hints at How Aggressive Chicago Will Be This Offseason | w/ Courtney Cronin episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 46 MIN

Bears GM Ryan Poles Hints at How Aggressive Chicago Will Be This Offseason | w/ Courtney Cronin

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🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | ESPN Chicago Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN’s Courtney Cronin Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group & Underdog Fantasy Bears GM Ryan Poles and HC Ben Johnson met with the media, and Pat & Courtney were there to hear it all firsthand. On today’s show, they break down what actually matters from the press conferences and what Bears fans should take away heading into a massive offseason. The guys discuss Ryan Poles’ hints about being aggressive in the pursuit of Maxx Crosby and other elite pass rushers, debate whether the Bears were dismissive of Jaquan Brisker, and tackle the lingering DJ Moore question as the offense continues to evolve. They also explain why Ben Johnson is prepared to let assistant coaches walk for new opportunities, and close with a full Bears injury rundown as Chicago transitions into the offseason. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Ryan Poles hints at aggression for Maxx Crosby & elite pass rushers 00:10:00 – Were the Bears dismissive of Jaquan Brisker? 00:15:00 – The DJ Moore question 00:25:00 – Ben Johnson willing to let assistant coaches walk 00:33:00 – Full Bears injury rundown heading into the offseason 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, offseason analysis & insider reporting from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #NFL #BearDown #RyanPoles #BenJohnson #MaxxCrosby #DJMoore #JaquanBrisker #UnderdogFantasy Underdog Fantasy: Download the app today, sign up with promo code CBP to score SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first FIVE dollars - that’s promo code CBP

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