Bears taking interesting approach to assess draft prospects’ competitiveness at NFL combine

Who knew the two most important evaluation tools the Chicago Bears would use during the 2023 NFL Combine are darts and a putting green.

Yep. Darts and a putting green.

General manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus sat with NFL Network’s Peter Schrager, revealing that their prospect meetings at the NFL Combine begin with fun and games. Players compete against coaches in darts and a putting contest to loosen them up and get a feel for their competitive fire.

The Chicago Bears need to level up the culture in the locker room in the same way they need to upgrade the talent on the roster. Ideally, they’ll identify players who can do both. Perhaps, hitting a bullseye or a hole-in-one makes that job a little easier.

Check out the interview below:

The @ChicagoBears want to find the most competitive guys at the #NFLCombine, so they’re playing darts and putt-putt with prospects.

GM Ryan Poles and HC Matt Eberflus talk the Combine, 1st overall pick plans, and Justin Fields with @PSchrags. (via @GMFB) pic.twitter.com/u93KlPWTS6

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 2, 2023

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