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In 35 games, Justin Fields has 27 INTs and 35 fumbles. In the past two seasons, he's finished 30th and 32nd in passing yards per game.
Right now we have the 1st overall pick and there are 2 elite prospects at the QB position.
There is a 0% chance the Bears decide to build around Justin Fields, who's been a bottom 5 passer since entering the league.
It literally makes no sense and at this point the organization is just paying lip service to the idea of brining Fields back. It's not going to happen.
You don't pass on an elite QB prospect 2 years in a row to build around fucking Justin Fields.
People seem to get hyped based on whatever they saw last game between these two. These conversations should include one huge aspect that the Bears will have at the top of their considerations which is $$$...
Lets say you stick with Fields. Clearly they will decline his 5th year and at best get him to play next year for a $6M cap hit. Then either you have to offer him a lot more or you're back into the situation of "what's the answer at QB?"
If you take Caleb you completely reset the clock and if he works out the possible 5th year option. Looking at Bryce Young's contract for the #1 overall his cap hits are $6.9m this year then $8.6m, $10.3m, and finally $12m.
If Bears are #1 overall the long term cap benefits are absolutely going to come into play.
Bryce also got a 24 million signing bonus