From an organizational standpoint, having your GM and coach in lockstep contractually does make things a bit more structured. That said, the Bears are 15-36 over the course of Poles' tenure, so this extension is a bit of a leap of faith by the franchise.

The Chicago Bears come into the 2025 season with lofty expectations after a busy offseason trying to surround young star quarterback Caleb Williams with the kind of support he needs in hopes of snapping a four-year playoff drought.