I think it has to be talked about whether there is any real intention of it or not.I REALLY do not like talk of trading Fields.
I agree with Illini80I think there is no intention, just disturbing to to even hear the possibility from reports. Just Google trading Justin Fields. I think the possibilities are slim, but not none.
I actually think DeForest Buckner is the more likely player to get from the Colts but there's talk about Michael Pittman Jr. being included too. I'm more in the "load up on future picks if you can" camp. It'd be great to me if you could get a Herschel Walker type return which would be an extra second round pick this year, an extra first and second in 2024 and an extra first and second in 2025. If you could pull this off you can have lots of high draft picks on rookie contracts after Justin Fields signs his extension. It's also fun to have teams to root against because you have their picks.I would prefer Quinton Nelson and picks. A man can dream.
Nelson plus first for Bears first and a 3rd, 6th and maybe another 3rd next year. Nelson is worth a LOT.
Colts pick to Jets for Fields old running mate Garrett Wilson and Jets pick at 13.
Shores up OL and WR. Still a high pick for best available position of need. It cuts in to available cap $$$ a bit, because Nelson is closer to a big payday, but still leaves quite the pile of cash for at least 2 big FA Signings.
I agree that the Bears should trade the pick rather than Fields.Florio was on The Score today and he compared draft picks like scratch off lottery cards. The Bears got a winning scratch off with Fields. What sense does it make to trade in that winning lottery ticket for more scratch off cards.
Don't trade him. Please.
Fields through two seasons is a poor NFL passer who has shown very little development in that regard. He's had incredibly poor situations to try and make those developments, but he's not a rookie forever and he WILL NOT be an elite QB if he's a below average passer and will probably have a short career because of the punishment a passing-limited game inflicts on his body
You also have to ask questions about Young too.The key question is: Is Fields a below average passer because he lacks skill or because of the lack of a a good offensive line and elite receivers?
In total agreement!My biggest fear with Fields is durability. I've seen enough to think he can be an entertaining and impactful QB (if perhaps not a truly elite one) who gives the Bears a chance to win so long as he can stay on the field, I just wonder how long that's gonna be.
But my biggest fear with Young is also durability. He's even smaller than Tua who does not seem able to hold up under the punishment his similarly buccaneering playing style subjects him to at the NFL level.
Kyler Murray measured 5 ft 10+1⁄8 in and 207 pounds at the combine. Bryce Young in this picture looks both shorter and skinnier. I think there is a chance that Bryce won't let himself be measured at the combine if he's actually shorter than 5ft 10in. Drew Brees, who everyone considered small measured 6 ft 0+1⁄4 in and 213 pounds at the combine. I think that Bryce has major durability concerns even if he can produce numbers like Kyler did over his first few seasons.You also have to ask questions about Young too.
My biggest fear with Fields is durability. I've seen enough to think he can be an entertaining and impactful QB (if perhaps not a truly elite one) who gives the Bears a chance to win so long as he can stay on the field, I just wonder how long that's gonna be.
But my biggest fear with Young is also durability. He's even smaller than Tua who does not seem able to hold up under the punishment his similarly buccaneering playing style subjects him to at the NFL level.
If there were a can't miss Lawrence or Andrew Luck type it would be different, IMO. Young has that kind of arm talent and moxie, but not that type of measurables and health track record.