This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
It's also not like Fields made them a playoff team. I get the talent is lacking, but saying the phrase starting over....when the team was worst in the NFL. Getting more picks to help the overall talent on that squad should be priority number 1.
He is already basically making excuses (the weather, and it's not like Chicago weather is getting better any time soon), and has shown little to indicate that he can be a franchise QB in the NFL. The Bears almost never have the 1st pick, so they could trade Fields for a handful of picks and take someone 1st overall or trade down and get even more picks and still get a 1st round QB. Fields running for a lot of yards last year still got them the worst record, so they need a lot of help.
I’m sure it’s mostly speculation, but it’s an interesting discussion at least. Both options could be argued soundly.
None. It's the time of year for blind speculation. The ONLY reason to trade Fields now is to extend the rebuild time. Trade Fields, get Bryce Young and hope he isn't another of the many 1st round QB busts. That puts the Bears rebuild into competing in 25/26. Here's the thing: Poles has the most cap space available in the NFL. It makes more sense to retool the defense, pick up some FAs for the offense and let Fields play out his contract. Trading down from #1 helps with that as well.
I don’t disagree with the the latter part, but it’s a bit unfair to say he struggled as a passer with the complete lack of weapons outside of Kmet & Mooney.
The only way it makes sense for the Bears is if they truly believe one of the college QBs will be better than Fields. If that’s the case, they should trade Fields. I really feel like it’s that simple.
True - and someone might back up the proverbial brinks truck of draft capital/players for him.
That would be a very intriguing trade for the Jets. Do they have the coaching to develop him into a star?
I wanted them to draft him, so it would be tough to stomach giving up draft picks for him. For their offense I think an accurate passer fits better so there’s options I’d prefer.
IMO Carr would be an awful fit due to not playing well in cold weather. Home games in the later months + @NEP & @BUF could be disasterous.
I’m of this opinion as well.
Kinda surprised Luck has the Colts record, I suppose Manning did sit out a lot of week 17 games. I would have guessed Carson Palmer held the Bengals record. Seems wrong that he had more yards passing in Arizona than in the Ocho/TJ/Henry years. Also, kind of surprising that Donovan McNabb didn't top 4039 yards.
I get that, and it's a fun exercise.
What about trading 1.01 for 1.04, then trading 1.04 for 1.06 or 1.07?
I don’t disagree with any of this. You could also argue Fields has shown NFL ability, while a rookie has not.
This is an important point.
I’m rebuilding in SF with picks 1-4. Bryce & CJ are both likely to be on my magical foozeball team. I’d give up either of them for Fields in a heartbeat.
Think 1 and 2 is lowest price I could imagine.
I believe @massraider mentioned this above.
I'd make the argument too, that those are very mediocre weapons at that. Kmet would be a #2 TE on half the teams in there league, and Mooney (Claypool too) might be a #3 WR. It was really weird all year hearing people defend Aaron Rodgers or Daniel Jones for their bad WRs, but not extend that same pass to Fields.
I’m rebuilding in SF with picks 1-4. Bryce & CJ are both likely to be on my magical foozeball team. I’d give up either of them for Fields in a heartbeat.
I’m a Niner fan. I’d give the Bears Purdy and Lance for Fields.
But that’s only because I watched Fields play last year.
ETA: yes, if Bryce turns out to be mini-Mahomes, I’ll eat some crow. I so very much want that to be true. But it’s a long shot .
Yeah, I mean, Kmet is young and has great hands, but I wouldn’t call him elite. Mooney is actually better than people give him credit for, but he’s not a WR1.
I would very much hope he’s not Russell Wilson. Brees would be fine.I’m rebuilding in SF with picks 1-4. Bryce & CJ are both likely to be on my magical foozeball team. I’d give up either of them for Fields in a heartbeat.
I’m a Niner fan. I’d give the Bears Purdy and Lance for Fields.
But that’s only because I watched Fields play last year.
ETA: yes, if Bryce turns out to be mini-Mahomes, I’ll eat some crow. I so very much want that to be true. But it’s a long shot .
Would you settle for Drew Brees or Russell Wilson with a better personality?
I’m a fan - I think he’s got some upside he’s not getting credit for here.
before this season, most would have been thrilled to draft another Wilson - without the quirks.
Niner fan. Old rivalries die hard. I only barely gave Russ his due a couple years ago. What can I say…you right. I’m just a hater, drinkin that haterade on a Sunday night. 
although I’d still have taken Peyton or Luck.
I don’t think the Bears have any intention of trading Fields. He took a big step last season and should only improve once he has a decent o line and a WR1. Why draft an unknown?
His comps coming into the league seem to be Allen and Hurts, I think he has just as much to work with. If he is putting this kind of work in, I would think injuries are the only roadblock stopping him from being a top NFL QB long term.
Other than no pass protection, no talent at skill positions, no coaching, and no defense. But other than that, he could be great. We have no idea how well the Bears will address their glaring needs and issues on both sides of the ball. Fields won't be a Top QB without a lot of help.
That is why I stated long term, whether he is in Chicago or elsewhere.
NFL or fantasy? He's already a top fantasy QB because of his rushing.
No offense to Faust - but what a useless article. So the potential trade partners are the teams that don't have a QB? You don't say.
