Bears trade Justin Fields and draft a QB at 9 in Wild scenario
The Chicago Bears made it clear that Justin Fields was their starting quarterback for the 2023 season after trading the #1 pick to Carolina for D.J. Moore, the 9th pick, and three additional picks. This move indicated that GM Ryan Poles was all-in on Fields, and fans could finally stop worrying about the possibility of him being traded. Although Fields had some passing struggles in 2022, he made significant progress in his development despite a subpar supporting cast, earning him another year to continue his growth.
However, some still believe that the Bears could pivot away from Fields if the right opportunity presents itself. Former scout and top draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah expressed his opinion on the Move The Sticks podcast. Jeremiah believes that if one of the top QBs, such as Florida's Anthony Richardson, happens to slip to the 9th pick, the Bears might benefit from making a change. While it may be a wild scenario, it's one that Jeremiah thinks the Bears should consider.
Now, I know in Chicago with the fan base, they've grown attached to Justin and Justin's done some fun things to watch with what he's done with his legs and glimpses and flashes with his arm. But [Bucky Brooks], I'm telling you, man, has he done enough to not even consider this? Maybe they don't do it, but I guarantee you this discussion and this scenario has to take place. Tell me I'm crazy.
While the idea of trading Fields might contradict the Bears' recent roster-construction approach, there are concerns about whether Richardson will be a franchise quarterback at the NFL level. The quarterback prospect is the ultimate boom-or-bust player in the 2023 draft class, with exceptional measurables as a 6-foot-4, 244-pound passer with a 4.43-second 40-yard dash. However, he only started one season for Florida and had an underwhelming 53.8% completion rate with 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
Richardson's strength is his arm, and he has a good deep ball and intermediate passes. However, his accuracy is a concern, particularly when under pressure, where his efficiency drops. Pro Football Focus graded him highly for his deep and intermediate passes, but he received a rough 41.9 pressure grade.
Overall, while the idea of trading Fields may be "wild," the jury is still out on whether Richardson can become a franchise quarterback. It remains to be seen what the Bears will do in the upcoming draft.
As seen at: �Wild' Bears Trade Scenario Flips Justin Fields, Adds QB in Top-10
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