Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave foresee the Bears regretting their trade of Justin Fields.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave, who both played with Bears quarterback Justin Fields at Ohio State, hold a clear bias regarding the upcoming franchise-altering quarterback decision for the Bears.
During their time together at Ohio State, they experienced success, including a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance in 2021, where they narrowly lost to Alabama. Olave amassed impressive stats, catching 99 passes for 1,578 yards and 19 touchdowns over two seasons with Fields, while Smith-Njigba contributed with 10 receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown in his lone season alongside Fields.
Having witnessed Fields' talent firsthand, Olave and Smith-Njigba believe that trading him this offseason and drafting Caleb Williams would be a risky move for the Bears. They argue that Fields' competitive nature and ability to make plays under pressure are crucial to the team's success.
Despite facing adversity as the Bears' starting quarterback, Fields has impressed his former teammates with his resilience and talent. Olave particularly admires Fields' ability to handle negativity and believes he is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL.
Both Olave and Smith-Njigba are confident that Fields will excel wherever he plays in the future. They advocate for the Bears to draft another former teammate, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., to further bolster the team's offense.
While acknowledging that the final decision rests with Bears' general manager Ryan Poles, Olave and Smith-Njigba maintain that Fields is a valuable asset to the team. They believe that trading him would be a decision the Bears might regret in the long run.
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8 FEVRIER | 73 ANSWERS Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave foresee the Bears regretting their trade of Justin Fields. Will the Bears regret it if they trade away Fields? | ||
| Yes | 58 | 79.5 % |
| No | 15 | 20.5 % |
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