Joey007
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I’ve been thinking about this situation for them this offseason because it’s pretty interesting.
They have a QB in Fields that did make big strides this year. He’s now up with Lamar in regards to being the most dynamic QB running the football in the league. But while his passing ability did improve, it still leaves plenty to be desired. Maybe some of that can be blamed on the lack of talent surrounding him as well? But regardless..
Now the Bears find themselves with the top pick in the draft. They will evaluate 3-4 QB’s who will have the potential of being a high 1st round pick. If your ultimate goal as a franchise is to have the best QB running the ship possible, it feels like it would be smart to pull the trigger here.
Reasons why:
-You could say QB’s in the draft are no sure thing, and that’s accurate. But while Fields has shown promise, is he a sure thing?
-Money is a factor. Fields is already two years into his deal and will be due a much larger sum of money in a couple years, whereas if you start over, you have another four years of a rookie QB on a cheap contract to build this team up.
-Fields also has done enough to warrant some strong compensation. And he is early enough in his deal for a team to get him for cheap for a couple years. You think a team like Washington wouldn’t give up at least a 1? I would have to imagine they would. So while the draft compensation may not be as strong for Fields as it would for trading down from number 1, it may be pretty damn comparable.
Maybe the Bears evaluate these QB’s and decide that none of them are as good as what they have in Fields right now, which is fine. But if they evaluate any of these guys and see a potential of a higher ceiling, I think there’s no doubt they should pull the trigger.
I’m so interested in their offseason situation in particular, because it’s the kind of situation I used to love being in on Madden Franchise mode: a team with endless cap space, top pick in the draft, and the option of any QB they want. Basically an opportunity to build the team from the ground up.
Thoughts?
They have a QB in Fields that did make big strides this year. He’s now up with Lamar in regards to being the most dynamic QB running the football in the league. But while his passing ability did improve, it still leaves plenty to be desired. Maybe some of that can be blamed on the lack of talent surrounding him as well? But regardless..
Now the Bears find themselves with the top pick in the draft. They will evaluate 3-4 QB’s who will have the potential of being a high 1st round pick. If your ultimate goal as a franchise is to have the best QB running the ship possible, it feels like it would be smart to pull the trigger here.
Reasons why:
-You could say QB’s in the draft are no sure thing, and that’s accurate. But while Fields has shown promise, is he a sure thing?
-Money is a factor. Fields is already two years into his deal and will be due a much larger sum of money in a couple years, whereas if you start over, you have another four years of a rookie QB on a cheap contract to build this team up.
-Fields also has done enough to warrant some strong compensation. And he is early enough in his deal for a team to get him for cheap for a couple years. You think a team like Washington wouldn’t give up at least a 1? I would have to imagine they would. So while the draft compensation may not be as strong for Fields as it would for trading down from number 1, it may be pretty damn comparable.
Maybe the Bears evaluate these QB’s and decide that none of them are as good as what they have in Fields right now, which is fine. But if they evaluate any of these guys and see a potential of a higher ceiling, I think there’s no doubt they should pull the trigger.
I’m so interested in their offseason situation in particular, because it’s the kind of situation I used to love being in on Madden Franchise mode: a team with endless cap space, top pick in the draft, and the option of any QB they want. Basically an opportunity to build the team from the ground up.
Thoughts?