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Former Bears coach Lovie Smith’s team won on a two-point conversion in the final minute, leaving the Bears to pick first in the upcoming draft.

After a house-cleaning that ended with a 3-14 season and 10 consecutive losses, the Bears have a long, long way to go. But while Poles and coach Matt Eberflus didn’t prove anything this season, they didn’t disqualify themselves either. The next step is up to them.

There are plenty of men and women rising through the ranks. Who could be next in line for the league’s most coveted front-office jobs?

There are plenty of men and women rising through the ranks. Who could be next in line for the league’s most coveted front-office jobs?

The Bears are best served leaving that problem solved and continuing to work through what looks like an endless to-do list with the rest of the roster.

Front-office execs compare the Bengals’ quarterback to Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Plus, more on Derek Carr’s benching, J.J. Watt’s retirement and Kenny Pickett’s dramatics.

Front-office execs compare the Bengals’ quarterback to Drew Brees and Tom Brady. Plus, more on Derek Carr’s benching, J.J. Watt’s retirement and Kenny Pickett’s dramatics.

If this is what it costs to eventually build a Super Bowl winner, no problem. But what if it’s just another empty Bears season like so many others? An entire season — five months of mostly meaningless games — is a lot to give up.

Justin Fields moments of truth rank high among big Chicago Bears moments in 2022 but there were a few bigger ones in this countdown.

The Bears want to be legitimately competitive next season. Here’s a path to get there.