Bears Make Significant Climb Up Power Rankings, Nearing Top Half
With no playoff aspirations and the first overall draft pick secured, the Justin Fields debate can now take center stage, not that it ever really left. The chatter will continue unabated as pundits rush to share their opinions, hoping to capitalize on the buzz for a few extra web clicks.
However, it's worth heeding Matt Eberflus' perspective when he was asked about having the top draft pick. "I don't think we're picking tomorrow, you know what I mean?" he wisely stated. The Fields discussion is far from over and will likely persist until at least early to mid-March, if not all the way to the end of April.
"Keep Justin Fields," urges Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News echoes this sentiment, emphasizing that they shouldn't consider moving Justin Fields, given his continuous all-around improvement.
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports, a veteran of power rankings, believes Fields should be the Bears' quarterback for the future and anticipates their potential in 2024.
While many now sing Fields' praises, it's not a unanimous consensus. Nate Davis of USA Today brings up the possibility of the "T" word (trade). If Fields performs well against Green Bay and resembles his performance against Cleveland, some newfound "fans" may also start discussing trade scenarios.
Regardless of the Fields debate, the Bears are on an upward trajectory, reflected in their improved power rankings:
- Yahoo Sports: 17th- Pro Football Talk: 21st- USA Today: 16th- The Sporting News: 21st- The 33rd Team: 17th- CBS Sports: 20th- SI.com: 21st- NFL.com: 20th- ESPN: 22nd- Fox Sports: 17th
These rankings reflect the Bears' resurgence and hint at a promising future.
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2 JANVIER | 99 ANSWERS Bears Make Significant Climb Up Power Rankings, Nearing Top Half Are the Bears a top 20 team? | ||
| yes | 77 | 77.8 % |
| no | 22 | 22.2 % |
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