4 Options to replace Ted Phillips as the Chicago Bears President/CEO

The Chicago Bears could steal another personnel guy from the Chiefs

Why not pair Ryan Poles up with a guy he’s already worked with in the past? A guy who is ready to move up and take on a higher role. Chris Shea of the Kansas City Chiefs is currently the Vice President of Football Operations and Team Counsel. George McCaskey could look to bring him into Chicago by offering him the role of President. This would work well because Ryan Poles and Shea have shown an ability to work well in the past and it shouldn’t affect Poles’ current rebuilding process.

Shea has an interesting background. He is an attorney who has extensive knowledge and experience within the NFL. He has held various roles with the Jets, Dolphins, Eagles, and Cowboys before joining the Chiefs. He even worked within the NFL League front office.

Throughout his career, Shea has worked in legal, managed salary caps, and even helped oversee scouting. With his connection to Poles, it seems like he’d be the perfect fit and transition from Ted Phillips to a new President and CEO. I wonder if Ryan Poles will have any weight in helping decide who takes over Phillips’ role.