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The argument is Fields did elevate that current team. They were winless without him (obviously a very small sample size), but the game wasn’t even competitive. He elevated them from unwatchable to competitive but still bad. Bringing up Stafford’s stats would be irrelevant to the discussion about wins right? Fields broke several rushing records last year, but that doesn’t matter. The Stafford point is simply showing what a difference a team makes. It’s a team sport, always has been. I agree that next year should be telling of Fields. His current numbers are similar to Hurts his first full year as a start with arguably much less around him. Fields also had a defense that ranked dead last in points allowed per game and 4th to last in yards allowed. Expecting him to elevate the little talent around him to overcompensate for the league’s worst defense to get wins seems a bit far fetched to me. On a side note, I enjoy debates with you. You always bring a nice logical perspective. Keep up the good work on here!

I wish it was that easy…

They finished dead last, drafted Lawrence still finished last. Then signed a good HC and spent money in FA to actually build a team around him and he looked much better leading them to the playoffs. The Bears were 0-1 with a 31-10 loss to the Jets in the one game Fields didn’t play. They are just a terrible team and had no business winning any games honestly. It’s a team sport just look up at the Stafford reference.

Just look at Stafford at the Lions vs Rams. 0 playoff wins vs Super Bowl winner in one year. It’s a team sport and everyone knows that. The Bears got dominated by the Jets in the one games Fields didn’t play 31-10. They were 0-1 without him starting last year.

I don't think that's enough, but if it is then absolutely! Fitt can get those 3rd/4th rounders back by trading back.

Friendly reminder that if Williams and Maye are as good as advertised, they won’t be available for trade and will go 1 and 2 in the draft. Those wanting to wait until next year need to compare the potential 4th/5th options at QB and we might have to trade up for one of those.

Yeah that tells me these 4 QBs are much better prospects than anyone last year.

As a fan I love watching games in the tough weather. However I understand why players feel differently. It has to hurt getting tackled in the freezing cold…

Just get the man some platform shoes.

It’s like Lawrence struggling and his team finishing last. Or when Pederson kept pulling/playing Hurts and they finished with 4 wins. On a side note people should check how similar Hurts numbers were with Fields.

Dane Brugler’s player rankings is a better source that all the mock drafts. He had most of last class’s QBs ranked outside the the first 64 picks.

You are referring to a decision made 2 years ago when Rhule was in control and passed on a player. Thinking they would feel the same way still is implying they think like Rhule. So your comment actually implies they are just as stupid.

I doubt Richardson falls to the 2nd. I will be surprised if he drops out of the top 15.

I agree Lamar is a good bit better. Hell last year Carr had Adams, Walker, Renfro, and Jacobs while Jackson has Andrews and……

Really? Most have Carr rated higher than Jimmy G. Hell Jimmy G might have to find a backup job this year unless maybe the Jets sign him?

Tillman would be a steal that late. He was Tennessee’s 1 before he got injured. Who is Avila going to replace?

24!

I don’t think this applies anymore. Once picks are acquired they can be used. Seattle can trade Denver’s pick at 5 if they please for example.

I also think I am tired of seeing Reich get paired with a FA vet like he did every year with the Colts. I want to see him and his new staff (looking at you Caldwell), draft one and develop them the right way.

I know he is legit and will probably do great in the NFL, I just don't think we need to go RB in the first yet. Once our team is more complete with less holes then a player like him early makes sense. I think we can get a decent RB in the 3rd/4th for the time being...

He is all over the place as most reporters are this time of year. I'm sure it's by design for the GMs. It does make the offseason more exciting though. What else would we be talking about aside from our new staff (which I'm liking!)?

https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/why-justin-fields-trade-rumors-shouldnt-worry-bears-fans

I couldn't really follow that logic either? Unless he is assuming we move on from him after a year?

I mean the currently think he is valued higher than the first overall pick right? Otherwise the GM wouldn't say he is their guy and the top pick is for sale. They seem to prefer to keep Fields and use the number one pick to acquire more picks and actually draft players that will fill actual needs.