Chicago Bears' general manager Ryan Poles has faced significant criticism due to his inability to improve the team's performance in his three-year tenure, with a dismal 29.4% winning percentage and last-place finishes in the NFC North.

This article outlines the ten most egregious decisions made by Poles, highlighting key moves that have led to the Bears’ current state of despair. Drafting Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze showed promise but raises questions about alternative choices that could have been made. Overpaying Montez Sweat and trading away Khalil Mack are among other decisions that have sparked scrutiny.