The finale of "Hard Knocks" focused on roster cuts and how Bears GM Ryan Poles brought the human side to one of the toughest days.

While knowing he still had to make the tough decision of cutting Colbert, Poles left the meeting room to cry and compose himself for a moment as soon as their conversation began. #Bears GM Ryan Poles became very emotional when he had to inform Adrian Colbert that he was being cut.

The Bears did allow HBO to show players getting cut, and players making the team and practice squad in the final episode of the season.

An undrafted rookie stood out for the Bears in this season of Hard Knocks. But after not making the final roster, he still has a shot.

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Bears general manager Ryan Poles plays catch during minicamp in June. Nam Y. Huh/AP Share Upon us is the culmination. His culmination. Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ moment of truth and consequence.