Calls Increase for Bears to Consider Trading Justin Fields: 'It's a Logical Move'
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields Gains Momentum Amidst Trade Speculations
After a series of scorching performances, including back-to-back games with four touchdown passes each and a commanding victory over the Washington Commanders, the conversations surrounding Justin Fields are heating up.
With the recent rise in Fields' on-field prowess, certain sections of the media, including WGN columnist Eli Ong, suggest the Bears might consider leveraging his burgeoning trade value. Potential suitors? The Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and New England Patriots, all of whom have some unresolved quarterback quandaries.
Ong's take: «Fields' significant upswing over these past games puts the Bears in an interesting spot. They're presented with an opportunity to possibly trade a player who, for the first time in their franchise's history, has shown potential multi-Pro Bowl caliber talent at the quarterback position. It's a controversial thought but might be worth exploring.»
ESPN's Chris Canty mirrored this sentiment on 'Get Up,' suggesting that the Bears should "sell high" on Fields. Canty believes the Bears might be better served by targeting a new quarterback in the 2024 draft.
However, here's the twist. Moving Fields could jeopardize the team's current momentum. The Bears are showing promise, and Fields is playing a pivotal role in that. They've only got rookie Tyson Bagent as an alternative, and expecting him to match Fields' current form might be wishful thinking.
Contrary to the trade buzz, the general mood among the Bears' fandom has taken a positive turn, especially after their discouraging loss to the Green Bay Packers at the season's onset. If Fields is indeed emerging as the QB the Bears hoped he'd be, trading him away could be a miscalculated step.
Fields' recent showcase against the Commanders solidified his growing reputation. Alongside star wide receiver DJ Moore, the duo lit up the stadium. The offensive line's improved performance, paired with Fields' decisive decision-making, was evident.
Statistically, Fields' numbers are impressive. He ranks 13th in passing yards (1,143) for the season, is tied second for the most touchdown passes (11), and maintains a commendable passer rating (95.4), just a whisker behind NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes.
Time will tell which direction the Bears choose, but Fields is certainly making a case for himself.
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10 OCTOBRE | 84 ANSWERS Calls Increase for Bears to Consider Trading Justin Fields: 'It's a Logical Move' Should the Bears trade Justin Fields? | ||
| Yes | 16 | 19 % |
| No | 68 | 81 % |
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