Poles was hired on Jan. 25, 2022, two days before the Bears hired Matt Eberflus as head coach. Four days after Eberflus was fired on Nov. 29 with the third-worst win percentage (.304) in franchise history, questions about Poles' job security and his role in hiring the next coach were raised during a news conference.

Ben Johnson has his work cut out for him with the Bears, because his gig now includes so much more than just being an offensive guru.

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has his eyes set on upgrading a few key positions this offseason. Johnson has identified running back, offensive line, and defensive line, as units that need to be better in 2025.