Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus Post-Draft Media Availability | Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Matt Eberflus address the media on Saturday at Halas Hall to wrap up the 2024 NFL Draft.
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[@rb0b836]

People Who don’t like the punter pick don’t understand football

[@northenlightsss]

Frrr

[@tjhnd11]

100%. Dude has a crazy leg and is one of the best at ball placement. A lot of people don’t understand how important that is.

[@doitall36]

They couldn't gave watched any film on the punter

[@postman1561]

Yup I’m an Iowa fan and this dude makes us better seen it with my own eyes

[@jamesphillips4888]

I like the punter pick now but only because the Bears traded back in to get Austin Booker for an Edge Rusher. When a team has 4 picks needs should be met and not wasting picks.Taylor is. N excellent punter though and will help the Defense

[@Hutch402]

Long Live Lovie!!!

[@johnmccann1960]

Been a Bears fan for 40+ years and I have to say I have never been more excited about a coming season and beyond since 85... The Bears really, REALLY killed it in this draft, great signings in the off-season so far. The foundation looks to be there now, we have great individual players, they just need to gell into a team. Practice, development and patience. Yes, I'm really optimistic about our future.

[@Wycher]

i bet youve been saying this every draft lmao

[@gabrielruiz822]

Absolutely feeling the same about this team after 50+ years!

[@davidskinner5265]

@@Wycher Are you kidding?? I've been a Bears fan since 1963 & have lived through so many crappy drafts... it sucks! But I've also experienced several amazing drafts & this sure feels like it makes that "amazing" level. But, the proof will be in the on-field production & I'm excited to see how the Bears compete each & every year from here on out! BEAR🐻DOWN!

[@thomasmelone1028]

Still need work on offense line and would worry about the QB his game will not correspond well in the NFL

[@gabrielruiz822]

@@thomasmelone1028 Shane Waldron has a very QB friendly system that revived Geno Smiths career and elevated Russell Wilson development and helped him learn to throw to the middle of the field. I am not concerned with CW development but am concerned with the balance of Shane’s offense. He generally loves the pass and gets away from the run which we know seals victories while closing games controlling the clock.

[@sunquilwooten2934]

Man the 1920 draft episode is gonna be epic!

[@arcadedudes8268]

The Bears got one of the best punters to come around in 10 years. This guy is a stud! He is a day 1 starter. Where ya going to find that in the 4th round?

[@ttaylor758]

Lots of teams find day 1 starters in the 4th

[@davidskinner5265]

@@ttaylor758 Historically, only 10% of 4th Round Picks become productive NFL players.

[@eldiablony274]

I don't hate it. Special teams underrated

[@MegaPopsicle123]

@@ttaylor758ok name 5

[@desmondwhite2110]

Could have gotten a punter anyway 🙄 from anywhere

[@Scottishbear582]

Ryan Poles is the best GM since Jim Finks. It's not even close

[@KeybladeMasterMind]

I'll second that.

[@Tylerdoesit]

I'll third my vote!

[@jsanders9975]

You guys are typical. At least wait until he makes the playoffs

[@dannypulliam3157]

FACTS BABY FACTS💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@jking440]

Angelo constructed a team that went to the SB. Poles is good, and I'm a big fan, but pump the breaks.

[@TraderChriis]

Home run of a draft, super jacked for the upcoming season, sky is the limit!

[@whippleLopez]

Be of the bald was a homerun for sure- Toothless wasn't bald either

[@kesoinfinite9103]

Right, that's low-key 2 years back to back. Watch how many players become key pieces or starters on this team that he drafted. Mann poles kno wat he's doing 💯

[@malcolmakaG1]

This dude is building a super bowl winning team and culture.🐻⬇️💪🏾

[@ttaylor758]

Might want to tap the breaks

[@vincepieters8592]

@@ttaylor758stop talking

[@malcolmakaG1]

@@ttaylor758 hell nah. You can be cool with low expectations but don't push that energy on me.

[@malcolmakaG1]

@@vincepieters8592 who are you talking to?

[@malcolmakaG1]

@@vincepieters8592 who are you talking to?

[@puckplayer219]

I think this is the most impressed I've been by the Bears front office...ever? I mean, granted, there isn't much competition, but still.

[@isaiahpyron7491]

S Tier draft 🐻TF⬇️ SB INBOUND

[@officialSTR1FE]

I've been saying this because our QB believes it.

[@markrabideau4067]

Let’s start with us not being a laughing stock, baby steps

[@qsaffordable]

@@officialSTR1FECaleb’s confidence is getting me hella hyped for next season 🐻⬇️

[@Nick9Three]

Loving the bearded Flus.

[@dkielp11]

fr

[@cityguyable]

Matt Beardedflus

[@alexamerling79]

I am loving Bearded Flus! Plus Poles is our best gm I have seen in my lifetime. I still can't believe we got Caleb and Rome! 🐻 freaking down baby!

[@scottb142]

Eberflus is like a different coach. Glad they kept him

[@marshmallowmarmot6655]

It's the beard!!!!!

[@mikebearup4379]

Love Booker glad they came back in, you can tell Flus wanted him by the way he lit up when he was mentioned

[@UKBornin1971]

In Poles I Trust, PERIOD.🐻⬇️

[@CASHATHAND]

He’s proved it!

[@UKBornin1971]

@@CASHATHAND he's earned it

[@cityguyable]

No Diddy.

[@JayN.xtdoor]

A++++++++ draft

[@whippleLopez]

Yea toothless did a super bald job

[@google_it2977]

Cant believe this is my life 🐻⬇️ till I die!!!!

[@philosophy20]

Poles and Company cleaned up! 🧹🧹🧹👊🏽🐻⬇️

[@whippleLopez]

Yea super super bald and much better than toothless

[@VisualHighlights.]

It's gonna be a bad decade for the Bears haters 😭💯 LETS GOOOOO

[@whippleLopez]

What about toothless? Be of the bald is better than toothless

[@VisualHighlights.]

@@whippleLopez them too

[@gualbertogarcia305]

HOLY S**T, The CHICAGO BEARS aren’t playing around. They are LOADING Up. WOW

[@ttaylor758]

Lol

[@collinsk85]

Right On, Great Potential to Look forward to Indeed GO BEARS 🧡💙🏈🐻⬇️🙌🏾

[@shannonsharpe7337]

King Poles went off this off-season!!!

[@zohraishv]

There are still some solid rotational guys available on the DL in FA too. Even some OLmen that would be worth bringing in.

[@davidskinner5265]

Every year, GM Poles has brought in a boatload of undrafted free agents... this year will prove to be no different.

[@Bears86SB]

I got total faith in my Bears this season

[@calistodom2499]

So happy the Bears finally got their head out of their a$$. Exciting time to be a Bears fan

[@davidskinner5265]

Ever since GM Poles came on board, the Bears have been adding building blocks... and this year, GM Poles added several more.

[@epicpotato8507]

My dad always tells me, "I trust poles." I never heard him say that about another GM, and Im 53, he's 77. I hope we get to see at least couple more superbowls together.

[@ZeeBears64]

T&T Dynamite leg! Congratulations welcome to Chicago BEAR DOWN 💯🐻🏈 An important position in the game of football Exciting times Kiran great pick home town guy! I like the Austin Booker pick to

[@bohannan8930]

Best bears draft of my lifetime

[@joshmartin4815]

Poles Masterclass

[@kesoinfinite9103]

Much love and respect to THIS ORGANIZATION! Much love and respect to the NEW" RYAN AND MATT" This dude poles KC energy rubbing off on this organization and he'll be remembered for his efforts mark my words. He's a steady and efficient builder of teams and Matt is well respected in his own right getting guys to fight and play for him.. this year should be remarkable but over the next 3, THE LEAGUE SHALL BE PUT ON NOTICE SO PREPARE TO HERE CHICAGOANS MOUTH AGAIN. THIS AINT THE 80'S💯💯

[@dvsxavier]

Tremendous job to the Chicago Bears team. It was very difficult to say goodbye to past players who left us, but I'm very hopeful with the new talented players added this year. This year's draft class will be franchise altering with Caleb & Rome. I don't know what the future holds but I do know with hardwork, self-sacrifice, and teamwork everything is ahead that the Bears will be able to overcome. Thank you to y'all, Good luck and beat them Packers 🐻⬇

[@Irving-gp9oc]

Congratulations to DA NORTH POLES and Coach FLUS!!

[@ydevay1674]

My hopes are high. I know it will take some time. But it feels good to be excited again. Bear Down!

[@Nautilus1972]

Thank you, Ryan. This old Bears fan salutes you. Let’s go, Bears.

[@OneLargeIndividual]

That Logo on more bears gear please 🐻👇🏾

[@peadarmcgrath6530]

Eberflus glow up is real ✨️

[@CeeGee60]

Time will tell but you gotta love the effort and success with the picks. Looking forward to the upcoming season

[@Osoyoos-Wine-Tasting]

Poles is on 🔥! 🐻⬇️

[@rhdtv2002]

Fun draft. Truly enjoyed it

[@nikkisimpson4340]

Time to go to work baby !!! Let’s turn it around this city deserve it we not bums we out here getting $ we the ones who turn the lights on in the city no other city can catch this drive LFG!!!!!!!

[@Nick9Three]

We have the same name basically. My name is Nick with the same last name as you. lol

[@AdvaithKumar]

Chefs!

[@isaiahwhite49]

That Beard looks ready to Win 🔥

[@22ATek]

Extend Poles immediately

[@cityguyable]

No Diddy.

[@Dan-vn8dv]

BEAR DOWN

[@JaySGoodman]

Our 10-24 head coach is incredibly fortunate to be put in this situation......hard to trust him after his horrendous job of preparing his guys for the 2023 season. His new beard isnt going to make me forget all that. Hope he proves me wrong.

[@chrisretzlaff2895]

Almost 40 yrs....always maybe next year...Its Next Year Ladies and Gents. 🐻⬇️ It will tear my heart out if we lose to Green Bay right away again!!!

[@RedHoodFH]

A punter is lowkey a defensive asset. Someone that can pin the other teams offense and give your defense an easier task is clutch

[@johnnyernest722]

Ryans quarter zip is tuff

[@df2324]

The Punter was the steal of the draft. From the worst punting game in the league last year to the best. Great Move!!!

[@michaeloneill3797]

I really like Coach Flus’

[@al6054]

Chicago 🐻 time is now... just killed the draft 👍

[@JamesCalabrese930]

Poles is fire

[@turdferg100]

Year 3.. have to be a playoff team no excuses this year.

[@df2324]

Da Bears are Back on a mission from God!

[@df2324]

Thank You Mr. Poles for what you did for da Bears!!

[@danielfrane1584]

They asked Matt offensive questions, buy Waldron was brought in for this exact situation.

[@zakh6619]

I love Ryan poles

[@df2324]

Poles needs an award like GM of the year!!

[@ANCIENTASTRONAUT]

Caleb should play pre season football

[@cosmicatma17]

I’m confused. Why wouldn’t a rookie QB play in the preseason? 🤔

[@davidskinner5265]

He will do most of his work on the practice field & will be limited in exhibition play. All the key studs will have limited playing time. Injury prevention is a top priority. With only 3 games to analyze the fringe draft picks & free agents in true game conditions, the coaching staff needs them on the field showing what they can do. And based on their performances, the coaches can use the film to help their development... and eventually decide who are the "keepers".

[@fromtheraq3898]

​@cosmicatma17 bears havent been playing starting quarterbacks in preseason lately

[@davidskinner5265]

@@fromtheraq3898 The same is true of virtually all the teams.

[@ericf1966]

Poles is a great GM. A lot of this rebuild was accelerated based on the luck of a successful hail mary play by the Texans, but Poles has also done a really good job with both trades, and draft picks. We've finally got a GM that knows what he's doing, and he's young and should be around for a long time. Hopefully the coaching staff is up to the task of maximizing this roster that Poles is building.

[@thomasmelone1028]

You call Poles a great GM when he screwed locker-room leader and fan favorite after Fields was subjected to his teardown and then dismissed like trash. I call that a man who doesn’t want to win now and adding years to his job

[@BryanWilliams-ic1of]

U had the nutz to draft a punter. In Poles we trust

[@davidskinner5265]

Just another clueless fan that doesn't understand the importance of gaining "positive field possession".

[@ephraimazose3669]

​@@davidskinner5265*position

[@benwilliams9051]

Eberflus is yapping 😂

[@luckyborgens1669]

Poles man my god you are the man!!!

[@mojo_7560]

In POLES we TRSUT😎 NO DIDDY 😂😂

[@RyanJackson-vp5he]

I seriously hope Flus keeps the beard.

[@MrChris0927]

Bearded flus looks meaner and tougher 💪

[@paweltylman9831]

I like coach flus hes is getting better as a coach

[@garrysinger9704]

The big elephant in the room is Shane Waldron. Without him being a top OC who designs plays for Caleb and his receivers, they will be behind Detroit and the Packers who have much better offensive coaching.

[@df2324]

This is a truly historic moment in the 105 year history of the Bears. Take a moment to be in the now to feel what's happening here. He's building a Super Bowl Team!!

[@aaroncarver3607]

Is it just me, or does Flus seem a much more confident coach than he did in his first 2 years?

[@RichardTipton-sl5sn]

Not really he’s just happy he didn’t get fired

[@paweltylman9831]

More confident

[@SproingleDoingle]

New look Flus brought to you by not Luke Getsy

[@michaellightjr6111]

Coach looks like pat mcafee in 10 years

[@austinbraasch7449]

I will never not see that again LOL

[@user-oo6fb4zq3j]

They need linemen both sides and a great center!

[@jessefay4984]

Bears fans think they're going from 4th in their division to the Super Bowl. 😂

[@jimstanley8690]

It’s called Synchronicity

[@tedellis8571]

Let’s goooooooooooooooooooo!

[@RedHoodFH]

If this goes as planned, this is gonna be a 30 for 30 in about 20 years

[@BryanWilliams-ic1of]

Bear Down.

[@CV47Deagle]

Grabbed best punter and traded back in for edge rusher, absolutely beautiful

[@timothyburke9432]

was upset they traded Fields but they got some weapons it seems

[@kyledabearsfan]

This is the best draft class we've had in my lifetime.

[@davidskinner5265]

It's too bad you missed out on the 4 draft classes that built the '85 Bears... Free Agency didn't exist back in those years.

[@jacobmendoza5311]

And yet the bears won’t get any good media attention idk why the bears are never talked about when we do great things.

[@artsoto5459]

Im being cautiously optimistic about Caleb, bears fan first, rooting for him to succeed

[@jdneely9939]

Tory Taylor is 6'4" 240, maybe linebacker if this punting thing doesn't work out

[@eldiablony274]

Same size as DE booker lol

[@4rounder312]

so now I won't be getting a beer when the Bears punt

[@SASBurner]

commercials only now 😅

[@desmondwhite2110]

Why pass on Brandon Rice

[@breyannino3888]

Because we have dj moore, keenan allen, rome odunze, and tyler scott

[@lizzyzelms]

We have 3 excellent WRs, Multiple TEs and backs, rookie QB and a coordinator that favors 2 WRs, 2 TE, 1 RB occasionally calls. I think he's a good coordinator step for transition from Air Raid but best case scenario we get more advanced in year 2. I believe we have too much offense for this coordinator. This is Miami amount of options for a Riley QB

[@df2324]

BEARDown!!!

[@mikestuhr2797]

Why can’t POLES RUN ALL CHICAGO SPORTS TEAMS ??

[@trivialtrav]

Calling the Bears offense dominant, claiming Poles is the best GM in the league, super bowl talks.......cmon guys, let them at least play a single game first.

[@thatvikingtemper]

Is it weird that Coach Eberflus looks kinda hot now with that beard? Maybe his wife told him to grow it to spice up his image. 😘

[@chuckhampton142]

I heard she had a lot to do with it. Listen to the wife 💋

[@AndrewReevesArt]

These guys haven’t done anything yet except benefit off prior regimes’ heartache but let’s hope they can do something with this haul.

[@pinkgrapefruit7614]

I just hope, that Eberfluss is the right guy in the HC position.

[@ikGREENY]

Look at the data. Getting good punts pinning them back will save you so many points and long possessions on your defense.

[@user-jq4mw9yb6j]

Not quite as good as 1983 when we got Tom Thayer, Mark Bortz, Jimbo Covert, Dave Duerson, & Richard Dent. Dent & Covert are Hall of Famers now. And Bortz, Thayer, & Duerson made so many pro bowls I lost track. In my life though. Never seen a 1st round like this. Then again, I wasn't around in in 1965 when they got Butkus at #4 and Sayers at #5. Safe to say that no team will duplicate that!!!!❤

[@raywhitehead730]

When is the food at the Stadium going to get better? I have my priorities. How about heated seats.? We have the technology.

[@premsun]

Flus ...make it happen this time.

[@vincedidiana5781]

Don’t know about the punter, but I know he had A TON of attempts. That Iowa offense was one of the worst in collegiate history. PUTRID

[@Logie_Mills]

He’s definitely a weapon. Trust this staff.

[@Nick9Three]

He holds numerous NCAA records. He’s one of the best punters in NCAA history. Go watch the tape on him. Not only does he have a cannon for a leg it’s his accuracy that is the most remarkable thing I’ve ever seen. I’m a Hawkeye fan so I’ve seen it week in and week out. He pins offenses inside the 5 yard line routinely. Not only can he put the ball where he want it, the ball like dead stops. It doesn’t roll. It’s nuts. Craziest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@dybo79]

Put the mics up higher for these guys geez probably left with neck pain

[@lukeahern_]

I have full trust in Poles. Not sure about Flus…I don’t get authentic vibes from him.

[@mylesw2424]

Hope We get on Hard knocks 🙏🏾😭‼️

[@davidskinner5265]

Too much of a distraction... teams hate it!