Halas Intrigue podcast: Bears look forward
Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser break down what GM Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson had to say about the Bears' season.
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“It’s no different than if you’re trying to lose weight,” Johnson said. “If you’re trying to lose 50 pounds, the first 30 is the easiest. The last 20, that’s the hard part. So we did a nice job this year, but it’s not enough. We have to do more.”
The team’s brain trust reviews the 2025 season and looks to the future.
The Bears got Byard in 2024 on a two-year, $15 million contract, but he’s sure to command much more as a free agent this year.