Ryan Poles

But we're also going to have to continue to bring talent in to create competition so that our defense can take the next step.

Yeah, I think it's always possible.

Things got to come together.

That mindset was there from the day I walked in.

But those opportunities, the clarity that we needed wasn't all there.

So we were able to capitalize on some cool situations there through trade and for agency.

I'm not sure how that's all going to line up now.

I know from a cap perspective, we probably don't have enough to make all of that work on the defensive line.

I do think...

On our D-line, I think there were some situations, mostly injury, that didn't allow that to really come together the way it was supposed to.

So I look forward to that happening.

But we're also going to have to continue to bring talent in to create competition so that our defense can take the next step.

Yeah, I mean, I'll be honest.

I think it is a little strange.

I mean, at the end of the day, you should want to develop your staff regardless of the color of their skin.

I think that's important.

I think we take a lot of pride with the Bears on how we have our setup.

And I take a lot of pride in that.

So to be compensated for that's a little strange.

I mean, I saw the Chiefs get a pick because of me, and then I watched that player go and play.