I don't disagree, and I understand why he went with Fields for one more year, but imo it's still a mark against Poles. I don't think the Bears had ever had the #1 pick in team history before last year.
I didn't like the QBs in last year's draft that much either, but I doubt they'll be picking #1 2 years in a row and nobody is trading Caleb Williams.
You can't be wrong on every major decision over your first 2 years like Poles has.
Eberflus? Bad
Claypool for 2nd? Bad
Sticking with Fields? Bad
Passing on Jalen Carter-TBD but early returns not good.