Jurko Praises Bears GM Ryan Poles for Key Adjustments During the NFL Draft

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Draft Reaction & What’s Next

Hosted by Pat The Designer & ESPN Chicago’s John “Jurko” Jurkovic

The Chicago Bears draft is in the books, and Pat & Jurko break down their full reaction to Ryan Poles’ decisions — plus what it means for the roster moving forward.

With key holes still unfilled, the guys debate who will need to step up, including a deep dive into Austin Booker’s ceiling and whether he can realistically become the Bears’ answer at edge rusher.

They also play a one-choice game: if you could add ONE pass rusher from NFL Free Agency, who are you picking?

And in honor of the Bears drafting Dillon Thieneman, the episode wraps with a look at the best safeties in Chicago Bears history.

👇 Episode Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Jurko’s reaction to the Bears draft & Ryan Poles’ approach
00:08:00 – Austin Booker’s ceiling: future edge solution?
00:13:00 – If you could pick ONE free agent pass rusher…
00:18:00 – Best Bears safeties of all time (Thieneman pick reaction)

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