With the NFL season now in progress, one of the major storylines leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft revolves around the Chicago Bears and their plans for quarterback Justin Fields. For the second consecutive year, the team holds the first overall pick.
In the previous year, the Bears opted to trade away the top pick to the Carolina Panthers. This decision came despite the availability of several potential franchise quarterbacks, including C.J. Stroud, who eventually joined the Houston Texans and guided them to the NFL playoffs.
In hindsight, it appears that the Bears may have made an error, as Fields did not show significant progress during the 2023 season, while Stroud emerged as a genuine star right from the start for the Texans.
Interestingly, Stroud was recently questioned about what the Bears should do with Fields going forward. His response seemed to subtly criticize Chicago for not retaining the pick last year and bringing him on board, as reported by Dov Kleiman.
When asked if the Bears should stick with Fields next season, Stroud replied, “They should if they’re smart, but you know…”
The Bears now have the opportunity to acquire an immensely talented prospect in quarterback Caleb Williams from the University of Southern California. Many believe that Williams could follow in Stroud’s footsteps, making an immediate impact and potentially becoming a superstar in the future.
At this point, most indications point towards the Bears trading Fields and selecting Williams with the first overall pick. However, a lot can and will change in the coming months leading up to draft day, unless Chicago makes a prompt decision.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com