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History Warns the Bears: “All-In” Moves Usually End Badly!

History Warns the Bears: “All-In” Moves Usually End Badly!

The Chicago Bears Podcast · ESPN Chicago

February 11, 202624m 38s

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History has a way of repeating itself — and for the Chicago Bears, “all-in” moves haven’t always ended well. With speculation growing around potential blockbuster targets like **Myles Garrett** and **Maxx Crosby**, Pat The Designer takes a hard look at whether the Bears should think twice before paying top dollar for a superstar edge rusher. Do splashy, aggressive moves actually bring sustained success — or do they usually come with long-term consequences? Pat breaks down past Bears decisions, league-wide examples of teams going all-in too soon, and how **Ryan Poles** should approach roster building as Chicago continues its climb toward contention. Is this team truly one elite defender away, or would massive contracts limit flexibility and slow the rebuild? Plus, Pat dives into offseason philosophy, lessons from successful franchises, and what smart aggression really looks like in today’s NFL. 🎧 **Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears analysis, offseason insight, and in-depth conversations from ESPN Chicago!** 📱 Follow for more Bears coverage and podcast clips. #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #RyanPoles #BearDown #NFL #BearsOffseason #MylesGarrett #MaxxCrosby #NFLFreeAgency #DefensiveLine #RosterBuilding #PatTheDesigner #NFLDiscussion #BearsHistory **Underdog Fantasy:** Download the app today, sign up with promo code **CBP** to score **SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS** in Bonus Funds or Bonus Entries when you play your first **FIVE dollars** — that’s promo code **CBP**

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