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Should The Bears Trade Justin Fields?

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If You Were The Bears GM Would Trade Justin Fields And Draft Another QB?

  • Yes, definitely; it's time to move on with another QB.

  • No, he's better than anyone in the draft.

  • It's too early to say. It will depend on how he does in the remaining games and/or what other teams

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ScriptOhio

Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Hey, nobody has posted a "poll" lately so I thought that I'd try one.....:boogie:

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What should Bears do with Justin Fields? Chicago faces decision to trade QB or top pick for 2nd straight year

Chicago is in line to pick No. 1 in the 2024 NFL Draft, but should it trade the pick again or deal Fields?
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What should Bears do with Justin Fields? Chicago faces decision to trade QB or top pick for 2nd straight year​

Who could have known exploring whether the Chicago Bears should take a quarterback at No. 1 overall or soldier forth with Justin Fields would become evergreen content?

A year after trading the No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft and the eventual rights to Bryce Young, the Bears are in a similar position with three games remaining in the regular season as a result of that trade, as the Panthers pick they acquired would currently be No. 1 overall.

Should the Bears trade Justin Fields and draft a quarterback?​

Why would Chicago keep Justin Fields?

His play this season has inspired a bit more confidence in his capabilities moving forward. However, has it been enough to tip the scales in his favor? The NFC North franchise could keep their young quarterback and try to build upon the momentum established over the past month, winning three of their last five games. In that scenario, they could either select the best non-quarterback at No. 1 overall or trade out of the pick for the second consecutive year. The defense, particularly, has shown a lot of promise over the second half of the season since acquiring Montez Sweat. If the offense can catch up, the Bears should be able to rise quickly in a relatively open NFC.

So, again, why would Chicago trade Justin Fields?

First, he was drafted by neither general manager Ryan Poles nor head coach Matt Eberflus. They do not have ties to the quarterback outside of the past year they have spent together. Fields, who is nearing the end of his third season, was drafted No. 11 overall. He is through 60% of his rookie contract if it is assumed that the fifth-year option would be used.
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Mike80 said:
You forgot to add

"I feel bad for him and hope he gets traded away from that shit-show franchise"
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This. As a JF fan I think it would be better for him to get moved. I'm just a Browns fan that watched one game, but if I were a Bears fan I would want them to use the draft picks to give him some talent that can catch the ball and block. Caleb Williams will be crying in his mom's lap after his first preseason game in that horrible organization.
 
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Mike80 said:
You forgot to add

"I feel bad for him and hope he gets traded away from that shit-show franchise"
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Yeah, but unfortunately the Bears are going to do what they feel is in their best interest not Justin's.
exhawg said:
This. As a JF fan I think it would be better for him to get moved. I'm just a Browns fan that watched one game, but if I were a Bears fan I would want them to use the draft picks to give him some talent that can catch the ball and block. Caleb Williams will be crying in his mom's lap after his first preseason game in that horrible organization.
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They did upgrade by getting a "proven WR" in DJ Moore and an OT Darnell Wright (with Carolina's #1 pick) for last year's overall #1 pick......

"The Panthers have traded up to acquire the No 1 overall pick in the draft from the Chicago Bears in exchange for Carolina's No 9 and No 61 overall picks in 2023, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025 and star wide receiver DJ Moore."

And boy did the Panthers get screwed on that trade by taking Bryce Young over CJ Stroud......:lol:
 
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I'd like to see them fill the gaps on offense with the high picks and get an offensive-minded coaching staff.. but I assume a new staff would want to pick Williams.

He might be an interesting option for Washington. Not that the situation would be great.
 
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Justin Fields trade rumors: Top five logical landing spots if Bears shop QB ahead of 2024 NFL Draft

These clubs stand out as likely suitors
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Justin Fields trade rumors: Top five logical landing spots if Bears shop QB ahead of 2024 NFL Draft​

Could the Bears opt instead to use those early picks to put blue-chip play-makers around Fields? Sure. Should they? It's not a crazy idea. But it's also not unreasonable to expect the Bears will at least listen to potential trade offers.

If that's the case, these teams register as logical suitors:



1 team logo Falcons
Since parting with Matt Ryan, they've failed to even come close to identifying a short- or long-term QB answer. If Arthur Smith sticks around as the coach, Fields could fit as a legitimate rushing threat. If Smith is gone, a new staff could just as easily tailor an offense to the QB's strengths. Either way, likely to be picking outside the top 10 in 2024, they may need to go the veteran route to secure a signal-caller. As a bonus, they've already got an improving defense, and the front office has ties to Fields; executive Ryan Pace was the Bears general manager when Chicago took him No. 11 overall in 2021.
2 team logo Patriots
With or without Bill Belichick, the Patriots are much more likely to address QB through the draft, where they could have a clean shot at either Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or another preferred prospect in the top three. But they had high-level staffers onsite for Fields' pre-draft workouts, and it's possible they might've targeted him in 2021 if Chicago hadn't moved up; that was, of course, the year New England drafted Mac Jones at No. 15.
3 team logo Raiders
Jimmy Garoppolo's future was written the minute interim coach Antonio Pierce benched him for rookie Aidan O'Connell, and while the latter has flashed on occasion, he isn't likely to prevent Las Vegas from investing in competition. If they're also picking outside the top 10, they might be better off exploring the trade market. Interim GM Champ Kelly was also part of the Bears front office that drafted Fields early in 2021.
4 team logo Seahawks
Geno Smith just landed a new deal as their veteran starter last offseason, but his injury-riddled season may not stop Seattle from exploring younger alternatives, as team brass did around the 2023 draft. In the playoff push, they're unlikely to secure a top-five or top-10 selection to target the best of the 2024 crop, and Smith can be designated a post-June 1 cut to save $22.5 million. Remember, Pete Carroll thrived for years working with a more mobile QB in Russell Wilson.
5 team logo Steelers
Mike Tomlin has stood by embattled 2022 first-rounder Kenny Pickett through a pair of ugly, injury-littered seasons. But the Steelers' late-year struggles and frequent offensive shortcomings could finally spark a bolder dart-throw. If they're picking outside the top 10, they could easily view Fields as higher-upside competition for Pickett, with the chance to rebuild the offensive staff in a way that caters to his strengths.
 
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