is it not possible to pick up Fields fifth year option to keep them around for another year, while you draft the top QB prospect? You could then trade whichever one doesn’t work out. sounds crazy but crazier things have been done. Any thoughts?
is it not possible to pick up Fields fifth year option to keep them around for another year, while you draft the top QB prospect? You could then trade whichever one doesn’t work out. sounds crazy but crazier things have been done. Any thoughts?
This definitely doesn’t maximize the use of the Bears resources, but it does lower the risk of them having crappy QB play. It likely increases the number of games the Bears win next year vs going with a rookie too.
It’s probable that neither QB would like this plan, but both would likely still get playing time next season due to injuries.
I personally would go with this plan, but know it’s pretty unpopular. Fields could be awesome, but if he’s not then this is the best chance to get a top QB prospect. If both are awesome then the Bears have the opportunity to trade one of them to get some value, and if only one is good, then the Bears still end up with a good QB.