There have been some conflicting reports about it. chicago bearsIntentions of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With the draft less than two months away and NFL free agency just around the corner, the Bears’ plans are starting to take shape at the draft scouting combine.
According to The Athletic’s Deanna Russini, the Bears are “focused” on drafting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the top pick. That means the team is ready to move on from incumbent QB Justin Fields. According to a report from The Athletic, the Bears would like to trade Fields before free agency opens on March 13th, but there’s just one problem: Fields’ market is currently “soft.”
Russini noted that the Bears may have to wait for the free agent quarterback market to develop before trading Fields. Kirk Cousins is the biggest name available. It is assumed Cousins will return to the Vikings, but Russini said: atlanta falcons Frequently mentioned as a potential trade for Fields, this is a team to keep an eye on for Cousins.
The Bears acquired the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft thanks to a trade they made in the 2023 draft.Chicago has the No. 1 overall pick in 2023. carolina panthers For a package headlined by 2024 first-round pick and wide receiver DJ Moore. Carolina drafted quarterback Bryce Young, who went on to have an NFL-worst 2-15 season. The Bears spent a year at QB trying to keep Fields, but this time it looks like they’re ready to get a new QB.
Veteran NFL insider Peter King, who joined the draft scouting team, reported that the Bears are “in the wind” of keeping current quarterback Justin Fields. There was some speculation that consensus top QB candidate Caleb Williams would want to land somewhere other than Chicago, but he confirmed his desire to be the No. 1 pick and play for the Bears in an interview at the combine. and put the rumors to rest.
The Bears also hold the No. 9 overall pick in this draft. They could target a top pass catcher like Washington’s Roma Odunze; LSU‘s Malik Nabors…if either is still on the board. If not, the Bears could either stick with their defense or trade down.
The Bears may have the most disappointing QB history in the entire NFL. Chicago has never had a 4,000-yard passer in franchise history. No Bears quarterback has ever thrown for 30 touchdowns. If Williams is indeed selected by the Bears, he would be the best QB prospect in franchise history. Of course, there was a lot of hype and expectations for Fields when he was drafted just a few years ago.
Looks like Caleb Williams will be a Bear. No one knows yet what will happen to Fields.
