Poles may have had the same guys at the top of his list and moved on Eberflus before he was gone. He just doesn't care about 'appearances' as much as fans do. We know Eberflus, Quinn and Flores were in his mix. He's had a long relationship with Flores, Quinn was an obvious interview and Eberflus also someone that Poles had a relationship. That he went with Eberflus while the front office and Polian were split on the other 2 should tell you it was a slam dunk for him and he wasn't going to lose him to another team. Why should he interview others for appearances when he got his guy? A message board?
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke has reportedly "aligned" himself with Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus amid the team's...
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The Chicago Bears handing control of the head coaching search to new general manager Ryan Poles is the best move for their future.
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I have no idea how either hire will turn out but I projected conspiracy when there is no evidence beyond coincidence.