Making changes at Halas Hall
Firing Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace is just the start of a long transition for the Bears.
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Ryan Poles is slated to talk to two finalists Wednesday at Halas Hall, sources said: Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. On Tuesday, Poles interviewed Jim Caldwell.
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Tuesday wasn’t Poles’ first visit to Halas Hall. It won’t be his last, either.
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The Bears’ new general manager comes to Chicago as an unknown. But if Aaron Rodgers bolts the Packers, Poles could have a clearer path to success than his predecessors. Timing is everything.
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But the most important thing now is that whoever coaches the Bears next is squarely Poles’ choice.
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The Bears have their new general manager.
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Since firing general manager Ryan Pace on Jan. 10, the Bears have interviewed at least 13 candidates to take his place. On Tuesday, they moved into the second round of talks.
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Khan and Morocco Brown pushed the number of GM candidates to 13.
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Brown worked in personnel for the Bears from 2001 through ‘07 and is now with the Colts.
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With second interviews reported for Ryan Poles (general manager) and Matt Eberflus (coach), one question still looms: Will the Bears really hire a head coach before a GM?
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Quinn is in high demand, with the Giants and Broncos among those showing strong interest.