Falcons emerge as the top contenders to acquire Justin Fields
As speculation mounts over the future of quarterback Justin Fields, the Atlanta Falcons have surged ahead as the frontrunners to secure his services. The Falcons are currently positioned with odds of -225 to acquire Fields, outpacing the Chicago Bears, who stand at +240 to retain him. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are also in the mix, with odds of +340 and +800, respectively.
Atlanta's head coach, Raheem Morris, avoided directly addressing the possibility of acquiring Fields but criticized the team's quarterback performance last season. "If we had better quarterback play, I might not be here speaking to you," he stated, highlighting the urgency for improvement at the quarterback position.
Fields, who hails from the Atlanta area and initially played for the Georgia Bulldogs before transferring to Ohio State, seems like a natural fit for the Falcons. With talented offensive players like running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London, and tight end Kyle Pitts already on the roster, the addition of Fields could position Atlanta as a contender, particularly in the NFC South, which has lacked a consistent leader in recent years.
The Bears are reportedly keen to finalize a trade involving Fields before the NFL free agency period commences on March 11, leaving them a narrow window to secure a deal.
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28 FEVRIER | 47 ANSWERS Falcons emerge as the top contenders to acquire Justin Fields Will Justin Fields play for the Falcons? | ||
| yes | 23 | 48.9 % |
| No | 24 | 51.1 % |
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