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Bears' rookie class making Ryan Poles look like a genius
- Poles faced heavy scrutiny for not addressing the running back position in the first picks of the 2025 draft.
- Kyle Monangai, selected in the seventh round, has emerged as the standout rookie running back by Week 13.
- Monangai averages 4.9 yards per rush and has five rushing touchdowns, leading rookie RB metrics.
- Ashton Jeanty and Quinshon Judkins are cited to have lower averages than Monangai.
- Tight end Colston Loveland had a rough start but later outgained Tyler Warren in recent games.
- Second-round tackle Ozzy Trapilo started back-to-back weeks at left tackle amid injuries.
- Experts caution it is too early to judge the entire rookie class and three-season standard remains.
- The Bears may be turning early questions about the 2025 class into a favorable assessment for Poles.
- The article frames the rookie performances as a potential turning point for the Bears’ offense.
- The piece includes social media highlights and press clips stressing hopeful receiver and lineman development.
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