It’s one thing to have a lot of money to spend in free agency. It’s another to spend it the right way. The Chicago Bears have the most money to spend in the NFL, but GM Ryan Poles has made it clear he’ll spend wisely and in a way that doesn’t hinder the Bears’ roster flexibility in the future.
It should be no surprise that Chicago’s current roster needs an overhaul. Teams don’t end the season with the No. 1 overall pick for no reason; the Bears are bad, and they need an injection of quality veteran talent to expedite their rebuild.
The 2023 free agency class isn’t great, but a few positions offer big-time upgrades at big-time positions of need for the Chicago Bears.
Here’s our take on how Poles should prioritize his spending during free agency.