The Poles Purge, Dissenting Opinions on Roquan Trade, Fields Fantasy Stock, Dead Money Moves, and Other Bears Bullets

Roquan Smith’s Ravens debut now is expected to be one week from tonight, on Monday Night Football, vs. the New Orleans Saints.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2022

The teardown portion of Ryan Poles' rebuild is nearly over.

It can be nearly certain the #Bears traded Roquan Smith because they knew they wouldn't mean his number. They got a nice return from the #Ravens.

Now the hard part — replace almost everything.https://t.co/qNfD42eDTq— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) October 31, 2022

From 2015-2021 Ryan Pace had 45 picks in his tenure as GM.

Ryan Poles in his first 2 years as GM

12 in his first draft and is now is at 9 picks for his second draft (can almost bet there will be more) for a grand total of 21 picks.

Nearly half the amount Pace had in 6 years— Bears Nation (3-5) (@BearsNationCHI) October 31, 2022

Here are the top names pic.twitter.com/i02613sjZW

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) October 31, 2022

Considering Roquan Smith previously demanded a trade and the team didn't want to pay him, getting a 2nd and 5th is pretty darn nice.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed Roquan's time in Chicago. But this seems like a solid send-off for both parties.— Elias Schuster (@Schuster_Elias) October 31, 2022

The deadline for restructuring contracts to facilitate trades was 3:59 p.m. ET Monday. So, eating money — as the #Bears did with Roquan Smith and Robert Quinn — is not an option. Any trades done between now and 4 p.m. will require a new team to take on the existing contract.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 1, 2022

Top teams with most and least amount of cap space:

Top 5 most:
1) #Browns $33.13M
2) #Bears: $11.75M
3) #Falcons: $10.00M
4) #Panthers: $9.76M
5) #Eagles: $9.42M

Top 5 least:
1) #Vikings $1.35M
2) #Titans 1.59M
3) #Patriots 1.77M
4) #Bills $2.07M
5) #Ravens: 2.38M pic.twitter.com/AK252yvupA— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 1, 2022

It feels like the Bears have more coming. Ryan Poles has approached this roster unemotionally and proactively.

— Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) November 1, 2022

The Bears Have Reportedly Checked in With the Pats on WR Kendrick Bournehttps://t.co/ZGZVMvgpGR pic.twitter.com/ldG5O1DmmZ

— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) November 1, 2022

One cool thing on the Bears-Cowboys rewatch: The game Dak Prescott had for Dallas. There's a lot in here — especially in terms of decisiveness and getting the ball out quick — that the Bears could use as teaching tape on QB command for Justin.

Very few "Oh no!" moments.— Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) November 1, 2022

Justin Fields fantasy football finishes:

Week 1: QB23
Week 2: QB28
Week 3: QB32
Week 4: QB25
…
Week 5: QB12
Week 6: QB9
Week 7: QB5
Week 8: QB5

— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) November 1, 2022

Sources: The Lions have fired DBs coach Aubrey Pleasant.

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) October 31, 2022

This morning we relieved Marcus Brady of his duties as Offensive Coordinator. I wish this good man all the best.👍— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) November 1, 2022

Zach LaVine Will Suit Up Tonight Versus Nets, Sit Tomorrow Against Hornetshttps://t.co/CDH5yvQ4OO pic.twitter.com/yNtYyDNuW1

— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) November 1, 2022

The Blackhawks Are Exceeding Expectations, But Who Gets the Credit? Part II: Defensemen and Goalieshttps://t.co/0Znub6C5Va pic.twitter.com/6uFjPBNtqS

— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) November 1, 2022

The Cardinals and Willson Contreras … no thank you: https://t.co/bnoPsvyqvg pic.twitter.com/VfdKPCwifj

— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) November 1, 2022