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?
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Because it torches the relationship with Fields while simultaneously hurting the relationship with the new qb because we aren't fully committing to him. Fields would almost certainly ask to get traded and the new qb would be pissed to.
That's more or less what the Packers did with drafting Love, how'd that work for them? Their HOF qb left instead of retiring on their team and they burned up Loves rookie contract so they can't even evaluate how good he is cheaply.
Confidence is the most important key to winning. If you think you're going to win, your play dramatically improves.
Having the locker room split hurts confidence. Knowing if you have a bad game you could be replaced at any time is bad for confidence.
Trade Fields and get draft someone who can contribute now. It's what's best for the team and for him.