Column: The Chicago Bears' meticulous search for a GM and head coach hasn't put them behind the rest of the NFL. But time - and wins and losses - will be the judge of their process

As the Chicago Bears continue their methodical process vetting candidates simultaneously for their general manager and head coach openings, action should pick up soon.
ESPN reported Saturday morning that Kansas City Chiefs executive director of player personnel Ryan Poles , a GM candidate, will get a second interview. It already was reported Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will receive a second interview for head coach, something he already completed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The first of four GM openings leaguewide was filled Friday when the New York Giants hired Buffalo Bills assistant GM Joe Schoen, who also interviewed with the Bears. Eight teams - one-fourth of the league - remain in the hunt for a head coach.
Once the first domino falls in the coaching search, other teams could begin acting quickly. The Bears are proceeding at their own pace with hired gun Bill Polian leading the search , and they've been linked to nearly 30 combined GM and coaching candidates, something...

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