Gang, Justin Fields is not an NFL starting quarterback, and the Chicago Bears should already be doing homework on his long-term replacement. I remember when Justin Fields was drafted, there seemed to be more hype surrounding Fields getting drafted and the Bears getting “their guy” more than the other top QBs taken in 2021.
Chicago Bears: 3 long-term replacements for Justin Fields
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
With a new GM and head coach in town, and with the Cardinals clearly doing a tear-it-all-down rebuild, keeping Murray makes no sense, especially if they have a clear path to draft Williams from USC. They’d save tens of millions of dollars on their cap number by trading Murray, and the Chicago Bears have plenty enough draft capital to make the trade happen.
Chicago Bears: 3 long-term replacements for Justin Fields
Caleb Williams, USC
Well, the Tank for Caleb sweepstakes are on, and shockingly, the Denver Broncos currently hold the #1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Yes, the Denver Broncos, who have never held the #1 pick in any draft in NFL history. Well, I don’t think Denver stays in that slot, but the Chicago Bears might. Between them and the Cardinals, I think one of those two teams end up with the top pick.
Someone else?
Who could the someone else be? Perhaps if the Bears are looking at drafting a QB in 2024, Drake Maye or Michael Penix Jr come to mind. Perhaps they’d consider trying to acquire a veteran QB already in the NFL. Maybe they’d consider pursing 2024 free agent Kirk Cousins? Could they even turn to their undrafted, rookie QB, Tyson Bagent?