Ryan Poles

Shamar was another one, has flexed, that we were trying to find out where he was going to be the most productive, and it was coming along at end.

which was great because he would have versatility inside and outside, which is what we want.

And so it was a bummer, kind of a freak deal with him and his knee.

Both guys are on track, training hard.

Again, I'm hoping in the spring, but if anything, training camp will be the spot where they come back.

And there's a process through that of playing the game and getting comfortable and healthy that we'll go through.

But I expect both those guys to help us next year.

We have this fresh Ryan Poles audio ready to go.

Just wanted to let you know in your ear there.

No expiration date.

So you formally have appealed it to the league?

What's your overall opinion of the rule itself?

What are your first impressions from your statement of the rule?

Matt Feinstein, by the way, his official title on the Bears website is Vice President of Football Administration.

How tricky is it to navigate the linebacker position with some of the injuries?

Yeah, I think the big one, and it's not just in Kansas City, you can look across the league.

I didn't mean to say that on the air, but let's pause it.

Our culture is awesome.

Just to close the circle on past Bears coaches, I saw Mark Trestman tweeted for the first time in a while, and it was complimenting the Team USA hockey team.

There's your past Bears coach update.