As the calendar progresses into mid-February, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles finds himself at a familiar crossroads.
After a season that saw the Bears' defense take massive strides under head coach Ben Johnson, the bill for that success has finally come due. While most of the city is focused on quarterback Caleb Williams’ development, the real drama will unfold on the defensive side of the ball with a youth-infused, core piece: Jaquan Brisker.
The Homegrown Dilemma
Away from injuries, Brisker has been everything the Bears hoped for when they took him in the second round back in 2022.