The Chicago Bears on Thursday hired Ryan Pace as their general manager.Pace has spent the last 14 seasons with the New Orleans Saints, including the past two years as director of player personnel. Prior to that, he served as an operations assistant (2001), scouting assistant (2002-03), pro scout (2004-06) and director of pro scouting (2007-12).
As director of player personnel, Pace helped manage all facets of the Saints' scouting and evaluation of college and pro prospects along with the team's roster.
Pace was a defensive end for the Panthers from 1996-99 making 96 tackles with 11 tackles for loss his final two seasons. Â
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