OT: Bears & NFL Talk 90

[Illinihockey]

 

[Illinihockey]

That makes it a little more palatable but at the end of the day it's still a guy who has been in only one organization. Even if you have different leadership, everyone knows every place of business has its own culture, no matter who is the leader. If we're hiring a younger/inexperienced guy, I'd much, much prefer someone who has worked in multiple places.


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He was in the Saints scouting department from 2002 - 2012. Sure, his last job there was director of pro personnel, but most of his time there was in scouting.

As an executive:
New Orleans Saints (2001) Operations assistant New Orleans Saints (2002–2003) Scouting assistant New Orleans Saints (2004–2006) Professional personnel scout New Orleans Saints (2007–2012) Director of professional scouting New Orleans Saints (2013–2014) Director of player personnel Chicago Bears (2015–2021) General manager

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

he was a pro scout

 

[HeisenBaez]

I know it's not fair to Poles, but after Matt Nagy debacle, I want nothing to do with anybody from the K.C. organization for a while.

 

[BK]

I would support this.

 

[BK]

Not sure why but I was shocked to find out Pernell McPhee was still playing in the NFL.

 

[Illinihockey]

 

[Illinihockey]

 

[Illinihockey]

 

[Illinihockey]

Have a feeling Dan Quinn ends up coach

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

 

[Illinihockey]

 

[clydesdale line]

Let the f***ing man pick his head coach. Don't force him onto a guy.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Let the f***ing man pick his head coach. Don't force him onto a guy.

Completely agreed

 

[Mrfenn92]

Welcome to the bears Ryan poles

 

[clydesdale line]

Oh my!

 

[Illinihockey]

Poles had multiple offers, don’t think he was desperate to take this job. He’ll hire who he wants

 

[Mrfenn92]

Oh my!

Perfect

 

[Illinihockey]

 

[Illinihockey]

 

[clydesdale line]

WHOA.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Perfect time to get off before the ship sinks

At age 58 I think this could be permanent

I could see him going Cowher route and ending up in a TV gig

 

[Backyard Hockey]

Payton will do the tv thing for sure.

make $4m working 4 months a year and then golf and fish

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Yeah, that’s one massive mess to dig out of. Don’t blame him for wanting out.

And very glad that Poles seemingly has authority to hire his own guy. That would’ve been the dumbest move to hire them separately.

 

[HawksBeerFan]

As an executive:
New Orleans Saints (2001) Operations assistant New Orleans Saints (2002–2003) Scouting assistant New Orleans Saints (2004–2006) Professional personnel scout New Orleans Saints (2007–2012) Director of professional scouting New Orleans Saints (2013–2014) Director of player personnel Chicago Bears (2015–2021) General manager

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

he was a pro scout

So a scouting background, just like I said.

 

[BK]

I like the hire and like that he is going to be able to conduct his own search/make his own hire. Maybe the Bears are going to do this right?