Here’s what Ryan Poles said about Justin Fields, Caleb Williams at NFL Combine

Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles met with the media at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday and shared several updates on the process he and his staff are using to resolve the club’s looming quarterback decision.

You know the one: Draft Caleb Williams and trade Justin Fields, or keep Fields and trade the No. 1 pick.

Here’s a collection of comments that Poles made at the podium. We’ll have a deep dive soon on Bears Talk.

Ryan Poles is speaking with the media in Indy https://t.co/nHmuIQ729E

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) February 27, 2024

#Bears GM Ryan Poles would love to have a QB decision made as soon as possible, but they won’t rush the process. He said he’d like to have it done prior to free agency, and if they decide to trade Fields, they’ll be sure to do right by him.

— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) February 27, 2024

#Bears GM Ryan Poles says he has no concerns about QB Caleb Williams not wanting to play in Chicago. Said he doesn’t know why that would be an issue.

— Aaron Leming (@AaronLemingNFL) February 27, 2024

Ryan Poles has maintained dialogue with Justin Fields as the Bears prepare for their decision at quarterback: “I want to do right by him.”

— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) February 27, 2024

Ryan Poles on having the #1 pick this year in comparison to last year: “I would say our approach is exactly the same… Obviously we chose to trade back last year and I think that helped our team out a lot”

Trade down incoming ?? pic.twitter.com/NAuNHkFKXZ

— Justin Fields Fan Club (@JustinFieldsFC) February 27, 2024

When would Poles like to know which path the Bears are going to take at QB?

“Tomorrow”

He doubles down that he’s serious. He wants to know soon if at all possible

— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) February 27, 2024

Bears GM Ryan Poles on if he has any concerns that Caleb Williams does not want to play in Chicago:

“No. No concerns about that at all.”

— Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) February 27, 2024

Bears GM Ryan Poles working through the process on QB situation. Transparency and communication with Justin Fields key. “No one wants to live in grey.” That being said Poles is in no rush. Says there are like a “hundred” different scenarios. @ESPN1000

— Jeff Joniak (@JeffJoniak) February 27, 2024