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Halas Intrigue, Episode 217: Ryan Poles stops by!

The new Bears general manager talks during the NFL Scouting Combine.

By Sun-Times staff

Ryan Poles is working his first NFL Scouting Combine as Bears general manager.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser sit down with new Bears GM Ryan Poles at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

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