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Bears GM Poles Expects Fields to Be Starting QB Next Season

Chicago Bears NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. Poles said Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, that he expects Justin Fields to be the team's starting quarterback next season and just about slammed the door on drafting one with the No. 1 overall pick. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Chicago Bears NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles walks on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. Poles said Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, that he expects Justin Fields to be the team's starting quarterback next season and just about slammed the door on drafting one with the No. 1 overall pick. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (ANDREW SELIGMAN)

Lake Forest, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said he expects Justin Fields to be the team's starting quarterback next season and just about slammed the door on drafting one with the No. 1 overall pick.

Poles left it slightly ajar Tuesday, saying he would have to be “blown away” to take a passer.