Unlikely Match: Why the Las Vegas Raiders Are Unlikely to Pursue a Trade for Justin Fields
As we move further away from the regular season's conclusion, there's increasing chatter about the Chicago Bears parting ways with Justin Fields this offseason. One team that has surfaced in trade rumors for Fields is the Las Vegas Raiders. The intrigue heightened when the Raiders appointed Luke Getsy as their offensive coordinator. However, the arrival of Getsy in Las Vegas actually suggests that the Raiders are less likely to pursue a trade for Justin Fields.
For those familiar with the Bears, it's clear that the Getsy-led offense and Fields' style of play don't mesh well. Getsy's preference is for a quarterback who releases the ball quickly, prioritizes short completions, checks down when necessary, and makes prudent decisions. In contrast, Justin Fields tends to extend plays, seek maximum gains, and is willing to take risks.
Consider the backup quarterbacks the Bears had when Fields was the starter: Trevor Siemian, Nathan Peterman, and Tyson Bagent. None of them play in a style similar to Fields, but all are better suited for the Getsy offense.
When Getsy was initially hired, he didn't select Justin Fields. During their early weeks working together, the offense struggled, eroding Fields' confidence from his rookie season. The coaching staff asked him to perform tasks he wasn't comfortable with. Midway through the season, Getsy made significant changes to the offense. However, in the following season, he persisted in trying to fit Fields into his system instead of building on the previous year's progress. The Bears had to adapt their offense on the fly because Getsy's offensive approach didn't align with Justin Fields' strengths.
In conclusion, while it might seem that the Bears' offensive coordinator should ideally work with the team's quarterback, a closer examination reveals that both parties are likely to move on due to their inability to collaborate effectively. If the Las Vegas Raiders were to trade for Justin Fields, it could lead to a comically disastrous situation given their incompatible styles.
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