Ryan Poles is building this team like he has years to do it. I’m sure he was assured a few seasons to shake out a roster filled with bad contracts and to start over. He couldn’t feel that his job was in jeopardy because then smart, long term moves would be replaced with rash, short term moves. I think Poles has made mistakes but has made more good decisions. Also it helps Ryan that people above him are preoccupied with securing a new stadium deal.

It also seems like Flus is toast and he knows it. Good coaches get the most out of the talent they have. It’s safe to say that isn’t happening for the Bears.

Poles stays, Flus is gone.