1) Ryan Poles, general manager, Chicago Bears: Poles came into this draft armed with the ammunition to significantly alter this long-struggling franchise. He wound up doing exactly what he had to do in the first round to move closer to that goal. The first overall pick was a no-brainer, as we’ve all figured that would be USC quarterback Caleb Williams for months. Poles used his second first-round pick, the ninth overall, on Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze, who will be yet another weapon for Williams. The GM now can drop Williams into the ideal scenario for a young QB. The Bears have a viable supporting cast on their vastly improved offense — a group that includes running back D’Andre Swift, tight end Cole Kmet and wide receivers DJ Moore and Keenan Allen — and a defense that made significant strides in the second half of last season. To be honest, it’s difficult to see how Poles could have blown this, given how well everything was set up. Now that the first round is over, it’s fun to think about how much better the Bears can be if Williams is a legitimate difference-maker in Year 1.
By JAKE FENNER Published: 14:06 GMT, 8 March 2025 | Updated: 14:06 GMT, 8 March 2025 After
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