Poles' moves impressing the NFL.

That's true, this year should give us a good idea of what path the Bears are on.  He will have the main rebuild infrastructure in place, including his quarterback.  While 2025 should add important pieces, the main stuff is in place now - enough to get the vibe as to whether or not Poles/Eberflus can get it done here in Chicago.  Or not.  It really is a milestone season.  I think by the end of this coming season we will know what we have (that "you know it when you see it" thing).  We all can quibble here over the won-loss expectations, but we all will pretty much know if this is Poles/Eberflus thing is going to work or not by then.