Ryan Pace
Definition
An American professional sports executive known for his tenure as the General Manager of the Chicago Bears (2015–2021) and his subsequent transition into front-office advisory roles for teams like the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings.
Examples
Ryan Pace masterfully traded up in the 2017 draft to secure Mitch Trubisky, proving that nothing says 'future-proof' like bypassing Mahomes and Watson in one bold move.
If draft picks were airline miles, Ryan Pace would be flying first class indefinitely for his habit of trading away future capital to chase immediate, ephemeral results.
The Vikings brought on Ryan Pace, clearly deciding that their front office was missing that specific brand of 'mid-round trade-up' excitement that keeps a fanbase properly caffeinated with anxiety.