I was tempted to flair this as “satire,” but apparently this analyst thinks it’ll happen.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2024-nfl-mock-draft-bears-trade-justin-fields-to-raiders-and-select-drake-maye-patriots-land-caleb-williams/

Quote: “The Bears could have a conundrum at the quarterback spot on their hands in the offseason, but I have a solution.
In this mock, the Bears do what is probably best for the future of the team and Justin Fields himself: They trade him to give him a fresh start, and get some early picks in the process. Given how hyped the quarterback class is, Chicago – likely holders of two top five picks – shouldn’t pass on a young, talented and inexpensive option at the game’s most vital position.”

Yeah, never mind looking at the Raiders’ perspective in this pipe-dream. We have way too many areas that need addressed, including the gaping holes along our O-line.

  • similar222@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The first question is, if the Bears move on from fields, does any team want him as a starter?

    I know I don’t want him as the Raiders starter. That said, at his salary ($3.2M next year, then a FA after that), I personally wouldn’t be mad about trading for Fields as a 1 year rental as O’Connell’s backup, I actually kind of like having a more mobile QB as the backup, but I certainly would not give up a 2nd round pick.