Should Ryan Pace Be Fired after Two Seasons?

At 2-7, a number of Chicago Bears fans are calling for a house cleaning. Is it wise for the Bears to get rid of GM Ryan Pace after just two seasons?

The Bears cleaned house after going 5-11 in 2014. Chicago filled the void by bringing in Ryan Pace as the new general manager. His task would be to rebuild one of the oldest and most talent deprived rosters in the NFL. After a year and a half on the job, the Bears haven’t improved at all in the win column. With John Fox’s future as the Bears’ head coach in doubt, some fans are advocating for the Bears to get rid of Pace as well. However, is Pace to blame for the Bears’ struggles?

The decision of firing or keeping Pace is critical to the Bears’ development. Not only will next year’s GM be responsible for selecting Chicago’s next quarterback, but will also make changes to the coaching staff. Should the Bears fire Fox and others, the GM will be in charge of choosing both the head coach and the quarterback. Chicago isn’t the blank page that Pace took over in 2015, they have talent and should be competitive. The decisions that next year’s GM will make in the draft and the front office will dictate AT LEAST the next five seasons.

Building a roster in the NFL revolves around two major NFL events: free agency and the draft. To determine whether Ryan Pace should remain as the Bears’ GM, we will break down his successes and failures in both spheres. After breaking down his history, we will be able to make a definitive verdict as to whether Pace should return next year or not.