Brian Urlacher provides his perspective on the best course of action for the Chicago Bears regarding Justin Fields.
The Chicago Bears find themselves in a delicate position holding the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. This presents a dilemma: do they stick with their current quarterback, Justin Fields, or opt for a fresh start with a new top prospect?
Brian Urlacher, a retired Bears legend, recently weighed in on this debate. His opinion was straightforward.
"I don't envy their position. They have to make a tough decision with Justin, who could be the guy and may not be the guy," Urlacher told The 33rd Team. "Last year they had the number one pick and they passed up on C.J. Stroud, they could have had him last year. It's tough to be in that position.
"I think at this point, if people are still asking if Justin Fields is the guy, then he's probably not the guy. Three years in, if they're still saying �hey is he going to be our guy' and they're sitting there with the number one pick with a pretty good player sitting there, I think they probably have to draft a kid."
However, the risk of selecting a new quarterback looms large. Many first-round quarterbacks don't live up to expectations, potentially setting the franchise back for years.
Fields hasn't fully delivered on his first-round potential, but he has faced significant challenges, including playing on struggling teams and enduring multiple changes in coaching staff and management. These conditions are less than ideal for any quarterback, especially a young player like Fields.
Yet, if Bears general manager Ryan Poles shares Urlacher's doubts about Fields, they may feel compelled to seize the opportunity presented by the first overall pick. This grants them the rare chance to handpick a potential franchise quarterback, an opportunity that doesn't come often.
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