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Last year, the defense was pathetic against the pass and the run. This year, Chicago's defense is first overall in allowing the fewest yards per carry. This year's 3.4 ypc is a significant improvement. Chicago ranked near the bottom of the league last season with a yards per carry of 4.9.

Chicago's rushing game is averaging a league-best 5.4 yards per carry. Adding to that impressive mark, the Bears' offense is in the top 5 in third-down conversions and red zone efficiency. Playoff contenders Baltimore and San Francisco are the only other teams that rank in the top five in all three categories.

These improvements need to start turning losses into wins. One only needs to look at the Detroit Lions as a blueprint for success. Head coach Dan Campbell took over a 5-11 team and only won three games in his first year. After the 11th game of Campbell's second year, the Lions had compiled a 7-20-1 record. Fans in Detroit were screaming for a new head coach. Since then, the Lions have a record of 13-4. They have won eight of their first 10 games in 2023 and are considered one of the NFC's best teams.

There are still many games to play this year, and the improvements in Chicago have to start showing up in the win column. Has Ryan Poles seen enough to warrant another year of this coaching staff? Many will say no. The other edge to this sword is pulling the plug too soon. Ryan Poles has tough decisions to make between now and January 8th

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