The Bears' 10-game losing streak in response to the Hail Mary debacle forced Poles to acknowledge a failure — the team with eight captains and a "really special" group of players needs a boost in leadership.

It sounds like Ben Johnson is open to working with Ryan Poles, which could have long-term implications for the Bears' GM.

The losses have far outnumbered the wins under Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ watch. The misses — at this point three years into his tenure — have been as prolific as his hits. The coach firings are adding up.