Ryan Poles Earns Praise for Amazing Performance on Day 3 of NFL Draft

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Vince Carbonneau
April 30, 2023 (3:10 PM)

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The 2023 NFL Draft proved to be a success for the Bears, as they made several key additions to their roster. The team prioritized protecting their quarterback by selecting right tackle Darnell Wright, who has shown the ability to shut down top talent and has high potential to become a Pro Bowler or All-Pro player. Additionally, the Bears addressed their need for defensive tackles, added offensive playmakers, and strengthened their secondary.

However, the team did not add a defensive end to their roster, which remains an area of need. There are still notable free agents available, such as Frank Clark and Yannick Ngakoue, who could potentially provide the necessary help in that position.

Day 3 of the draft was especially a great day for the Bears, according to multiple experts in the business.

Chad Reuter, a key evaluator for NFL.com, assessed each pick made by the Bears and awarded general manager Ryan Poles a solid A grade for his Day 3 efforts.

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"Roschon Johnson looks like a power back but can avoid defenders as well as run through their tackle attempts. Tyler Scott's agility and burst after the catch made him a nice fourth-round find. Noah Sewell is a much better football player than his fifth-round status might indicate. Terell Smith has the athleticism and cover skills to contribute as a rookie."

And here's what ESPN's Mel Kiper had to say about Ryan Poles' day 3.

"As for the rest of this class, I'm a fan. Running back Roschon Johnson (115) played behind Bijan Robinson at Texas, but Johnson probably would have started at most other FBS schools. He is powerful between the tackles. Tyler Scott (133) is a slot wideout who runs after the catch like a tailback. Linebacker Noah Sewell (148) was a tackling force in college, and now he'll get to try to blitz past his brother, Penei, in the NFC North. Terell Smith (165) is my 14th-ranked cornerback, and the Bears got him a round later than I had him going.

I like what general manager Ryan Poles is building in Chicago, and the 2024 draft capital he acquired combined with another step forward from quarterback Justin Fields means this team will challenge in the NFC quickly � just not this season."

Overall, Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears had a successful 2023 NFL Draft, with Poles proving his ability to make smart picks even in the later rounds. The team addressed several key areas of need, including adding protection for quarterback Justin Fields and bolstering their defense. While there may still be some areas that need improvement, Poles' efforts on Day 3 specifically earned him high marks from experts and demonstrate his commitment to building a winning team. Bears fans can be optimistic about the future of their team with Poles at the helm.

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