Mongo3451

This is where most media are screwing with the narrative. There is a huge difference in trading the number one pick vs trading your, current, starting quarterback. Poles has stated, more than once, that he would have to be blown away by a QB prospect to consider replacing Fields. At what point does a GM get blown away? Film? Doubtful. Personal interview? Possible. Private workout? Ding ding ding! This is a career decision for Poles, because billionaires don't care for negative mistakes. My opinion is that he waits until the personal workout. Y'all remember when he exhausted Darnell Wright last year, leading Wright to tell Poles, "I'll never quit on you". If he does that at 9, that should be the minimum for number 1. So, end of month is probably when he decides on what he wants do at QB. My guess is that he's told Fields to listen to nobody but either him or Flus until then. Regarding Fields: many people have said we can't keep him on the roster due to the QB conflict on the locker room. It's a big boy game and a big boy business. They all know how it goes. If Poles approaches Justin and says, "nobody wanted to give up much for you in trade. So, we are keeping you and drafting a QB at 1. You will enter camp at number 1 and you will have the opportunity to win the job and show what you are made of". If he balls out, he could make a case for us to keep him and trade the the rookie. That's the wildest part of the scenario, with the Fields getting a big trade partner as more likely. Win win Bears. If Justin competes and fails, we have shown him the ultimate respect, by allowing him to fall on his sword. At that point, Bears lose, because we get next to nothing in return for him.

I'm willing to bet that four QBs go in the top ten.

Poles has made four moves so far. All solid depth pieces at IOL , S, TE and RB. He's obviously compensating for lack of draft picks. Since the consensus says we are drafting Caleb, I'm trading the 9 pick. Here goes...

I hope it's a ploy. Arlington Heights must have a bunch of morons on their counsel.

Yeah, put me down as disappointed. My only complaint on Poles was that he didn't get us a center last year and it killed us. If it kills us again, it will be unforgivable.

There could also be a scenario that we keep Fields and draft Caleb. People initially stated that it would be a tough locker room to win with Justin in it. Now, of it's true that Fields has lite market value, Poles can have a frank conversation with Justin about what his role is. "You're going to be the starter next season until Caleb is ready. If you believe you are a franchise QB you have at least six weeks to audition and prove it." Trade deadline comes and we may decide to trade Caleb if Justin transcends. Win win, either way it goes.

How much?

I don't understand it. Every team in the NFL can trade for him. I found it stupid from true beginning. At the combine, 4 medical teams evaluate you, then it's over. He chooses to have it done numerous separate times, which I would find overwhelming.

Good thing is, we don't have to pinch pennies yet. Good to get your guy.

They interviewed him for six hours. You don't have to marry the girl if she gives you want you want...

Hopefully on a reasonable deal. He's on the downside of his career.

I'm with you guys. At some point, your QB has to elevate the talent around him. Justin never did that. To Jason's point, how many times did someone come up the middle unabated? However, when you have a QB with a slow drop back and slower trigger, it's a recipe for what Justin gave us. Williams may have the fastest drop back I've seen, with a top five all time release. Does that translate to winning? It doesn't hurt at all...

That's a very good argument for keeping Justin. I salivate over what we could draft by trading the number 1. What you call the smart play, I call the safe play. The surest thing we know is that we will win ten games this year, with Justin. The Justin detractors have seen enough though. It's weird, with me being a detractor, because I'll be excited if they keep him. But, I want to move on. The more film I watch on Caleb, the more I'm down for that. What's also crazy, it's that I wouldn't mind trading the one for the two and taking Maye. Then again we that's the safe way.

I love it, but you know that trade ain't gonna work that way.

Disagree. If a 3rd is the offer and he wants to draft his QB, then a third it will be. Also, it's not disrespectful to trade a guy to give him a chance elsewhere, no matter the price. Lastly, respect had no bearing on this decision. It's about what's best for the team. And it's not best to keep Justin while your new QB is developing, because Justin has the locker room. And if respect does come into play, you have to respect the future more than the past these days and especially this situation.

Isn't that what I just said...?

No. Poles said he'd have to be blown away by a QB prospect before he would replace Fields. That being said, he hasn't had the chance to be blown away by the big three, unless you count interviews. Therefore, the decision on Fields has yet to be made. I think we would all be disappointed in Poles if he didn't perform his due diligence.

Correct. Decision on 1 has to come before decision on Justin.

While I agree he will be traded, Poles has stated that someone would have to blow him away. Did that happen yet? Untill pro days pass, he can't be convinced, especially when Caleb hasn't provided a physical.

Center was so bad, I just want a, lock down, pure center. The flexibility is cool. If he can be the guy at center, sure.

No.

Fingers crossed for a good starting center...

Easy Skip. I could tell you I took the biggest shit ever and you'd want to measure it. Justin is merely a bargaining chip at this point. You had your Mitch moment...?

There is a huge eclipse next month. Total darkness...?

If we can sign and draft EDGE and sign and draft OL, that would help us get two weapons to throw to. This is a very deep WR and TE class. I would love to come out with two WR's and a move TE.