Bears Insider Reveals Shocking Decision on Justin Fields Trade
In a stunning turn of events, the Chicago Bears have reportedly made up their minds about quarterback Justin Fields. According to insiders, the Bears are no longer considering keeping Fields on their roster and are actively looking to trade him.
Longtime Bears insider Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune made the revelation during a recent appearance on 670 The Score’s Mully & Haugh show. He confidently stated, “It’s no longer a question. The Fields thing has run its course.” This news has sent shockwaves throughout the football community.
Jeff Hughes of Da Bears Blog, another trusted insider, has been predicting this outcome for over a month. His accurate track record in covering the team adds credibility to his claims. Hughes even went as far as suggesting a potential destination for Fields – the Denver Broncos.
Mel Kiper, the renowned draft analyst, also chimed in on the matter. He proposed that the Bears should trade Fields for a second-round and a fourth-round pick if they decide to draft Caleb Williams. This suggestion has sparked further speculation about Fields’ future.
It is expected that the Bears and general manager Ryan Poles will officially announce their decision to trade Fields in the coming weeks. The team is likely to use their first-round pick on a new quarterback, with Caleb Williams being the most probable choice.
Insider Hughes shed light on the negotiation process that would be involved in this historic trade. He emphasized that it would require the largest compensation package in NFL draft trade history to sway the Bears from their decision. This indicates that the team is determined to get the best possible return for Fields.
As for Fields’ potential landing spot, Hughes believes that the Denver Broncos would be an excellent fit. He praised the football acumen of future Hall of Fame head coach Sean Payton and expressed doubts about other rumored destinations such as Atlanta and Pittsburgh.
The Broncos, who are expected to part ways with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, are in the market for a young and talented QB. Fields could be the perfect candidate to fill that role and lead the team into the future.
While the trade has not been finalized, oddsmakers at DraftKings have already started speculating on Fields’ future team. The Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and Las Vegas Raiders are among the top contenders, according to the latest odds.
The football world eagerly awaits the official announcement of the Bears’ decision on Justin Fields. It’s a story that has captivated fans and analysts alike, and the outcome will undoubtedly shape the future of the team and the careers of those involved. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Payton and the Broncos got a good look at Fields Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season. The Broncos were down 28-14 at the start of the fourth quarter and wound up winning, 31-28, but Fields put up the best numbers of his three-year career at that loss.
Fields completed 28-of-35 passes, finishing with career highs in completion percentage (80%), yards (335) and touchdown passes (4) against the Denver defense.
Fields turns 25 in March and has one year remaining on his rookie contract. Whichever team trades for him will have to be willing to sign him to a larger contract if he has a solid season in 2024.
The fourth-year QB is set to make over $1.6 million in 2024. His cap hit is just over $6 million. Fields will have a fifth-year option that should be around $22-23 million in 2025. After that, he’s going to want to get paid.
How he performs in 2024 will hugely affect that number, of course. The Broncos are currently a bit hamstrung by Wilson’s contract. His $35.4 million cap hit in 2024 takes up just under 15% of the team’s total salary cap space. Adding a player such as Fields, who will be affordable (at least for another few seasons), could be attractive to Payton and company.
We’ll see what happens, but when Hughes makes a note of something, it’s worth paying attention to.
Beth Mishler-Elmore is a sports reporter.
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