The Chicago Bears ended the 2024 season with a disappointing 5-12 record and a last place finish in the NFC North. Despite all of the hype and excitement around quarterback Caleb Williams and what was expected to be a potential playoff team,

People around the NFL have generally given Bears general manager Ryan Poles high marks for what he's been able to accomplish since the season ended, but the gap between his team and the rest of the NFC North was wide. For context, the Packers finished in third and were six games ahead of Chicago. Don't even ask about the Lions and Vikings.

Following another impressive offseason, expectations are high for the Chicago Bears heading into the 2025 season. The Bears started their roster overhaul with the trades for offensive linemen Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, and they continued to build the trenches in free agency.