TRADING TROUBLE: CHICAGO BEARS ENCOUNTER HURDLES IN JUSTIN FIELDS DEAL PURSUIT
The Chicago Bears seem poised to trade former starting quarterback Justin Fields and opt for a rookie QB with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, the process doesn't seem as straightforward or lucrative as initially anticipated.
According to a report by NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Bears spent the past week assessing the trade market for Justin Fields, but encountered a "soft" market with limited interest from potential suitors.
"As for their current quarterback, Bears decision-makers would like to make the call on Fields' future before the NFL free agency window, which opens March 13. That's what they prefer, but not necessarily what they will achieve," Russini wrote for The Athletic.
"The team spent most of the week gauging interest around the league to evaluate his value. The Bears may need movement in the veteran quarterback market, which includes Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield, before interested teams get into serious discussions with the Bears for Fields. Though I expect the demand for Fields to be robust, knowing teams like the Raiders, Broncos, Steelers and Falcons are all in search of a quarterback, it appears his market is soft for now. It was hard to find strong interest from any team. One NFC general manager explained the problem with the current timing: �When people know you are getting rid of something, they don't pay as much for it.'"
This development presents a significant challenge for the Bears, who had hoped for a swift and profitable trade for Fields. The NFL community has reacted strongly to this news on social media platforms.
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8 MARS | 63 ANSWERS TRADING TROUBLE: CHICAGO BEARS ENCOUNTER HURDLES IN JUSTIN FIELDS DEAL PURSUIT Will the bears trade Fields? | ||
| Yes | 21 | 33.3 % |
| No | 42 | 66.7 % |
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