It’s looking more and more likely that Justin Fields has played his last game in a Chicago Bears uniform.
The Bears are for all intents and purposes on the clock and have to decide what they’re going to do with the first overall pick in the quickly-approaching draft.
Most people expect Chicago to trade Fields and draft USC quarterback Caleb Williams…
Caleb Williams has big dreams after studying MJ and Sweetness. pic.twitter.com/IuDAFlSCx5
— CHGO Bears (@CHGO_Bears) February 28, 2024
As far as what the future holds for Fields – well, that’s a fascinating question…
Will he be traded to the Steelers? Or the Patriots? Or the Raiders? Or the Vikings? … Do any of those teams believe he has what it takes to be a true franchise quarterback in the league?
bears want to get rid of this man for "caleb williams" pic.twitter.com/kPYTippPbw
— ً (@freertmbandzzz) February 20, 2024
Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ recent comments on the matter certainly made it seem like he’s looking to trade Fields.
Interestingly, he said he wants “to do right” by Fields.
“It just depends on what opportunities pop up,” Poles said. “I will say this: If we go down that road, I wanna do right by Justin as well.”
That sounds sweet and all, but we all know he’s going to take the best deal he can possibly get, whether that’s from a team Fields approves of or not.
“No one wants to live in gray. I know that’s uncomfortable. I wouldn’t wanna be in that situation either. So we’ll gather the information. We’ll move as quickly as possible. We’re not gonna be in a rush. And (we’ll) see what presents itself and what’s best for the organization,” Poles concluded.
Bears’ GM Ryan Poles said today that, if the team decides to draft a QB with the No. 1 overall pick, he doesn’t think it would be right not to trade Justin Fields before free agency begins. pic.twitter.com/0TkSSpZzoW
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2024
One team people assume Fields would be excited to join is the Atlanta Falcons.
After all, Fields is a Georgia native, and maybe going back home will help him find his groove and resurrect his career.
Also, the Falcons aren’t as far off as some people think they are.
Justin Fields to the Falcons is HEATING UP 🔥 pic.twitter.com/jjWBS6NvyQ
— PFF Fantasy & Betting (@PFF_Fantasy) February 28, 2024
Adding fuel to the speculation was a video that quickly went viral on social media.
Fields’ manager captured the polarizing quarterback in a celebratory mood in his kitchen.
The video culminated with Fields stating, “Ready to go home,” as he exits the frame…
Does it sound like Justin Fields says "ready to go home"?
Fields is from Atlanta, home of the #Falcons pic.twitter.com/uz4j92y4al
— NFL Notifications (@NFLNotify) February 28, 2024
Of course, fans took this as a cryptic signal that a Fields-to-Atlanta trade could be in the works.
Whether that’s true or not is completely unknown at this time … But that didn’t stop people from speculating.
BREAKING: Per source, Chicago #Bears QB Justin Fields is going to be traded to the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2024 #NFLDraft.
Sources confirm that “the deal is done” and that Fields is “excited for an opportunity to be a part of a talented offense for the first time.”#NFL pic.twitter.com/dbc7NSPD0L
— CJ Golson (@CJGolson) February 28, 2024
What do you make of the video?
Do you read into it and see it as a sign that Fields will soon be traded to Atlanta?
Or are people making wayyy too much of it?
At the end of the day, where do you think Fields will end up?
Most importantly, IS Fields a true franchise quarterback who just needs a fair chance???