Lions looking good with potentially a top 5 pick (via the Rams) and their own top 12ish pick. Same with Seattle - top 5 (via Denver) and their own mid-round selection. I didn't know the Eagles have NO's pick, which might be top 7ish. Pretty good to be 9-1 and have a high pick.

I do think the bears should sell their pick if it's top 3 to the highest bidder. Drop a few spots to the 7-12 range and pick up a first next year and in 2025 plus multiple second round and later picks for 2023 and 2024.

I do think the bears should sell their pick if it's top 3 to the highest bidder. Drop a few spots to the 7-12 range and pick up a first next year and in 2025 plus multiple second round and later picks for 2023 and 2024.

That was Parkins' take today, that if the Bears get a top-2 pick and there are two can't-miss QBs in the draft, the Bears should get a great haul. But that line of thinking assumes Fields is "the guy." Maybe Poles would rather take a QB and see what he could get for Fields. We just don't know if Poles wants to hitch his wagon to Fields or not. And Poles may not know yet either.

A month ago the idea of the Bears getting a 1st rounder for Fields was laughed off. Now it seems more plausible.

That was Parkins' take today, that if the Bears get a top-2 pick and there are two can't-miss QBs in the draft, the Bears should get a great haul. But that line of thinking assumes Fields is "the guy." Maybe Poles would rather take a QB and see what he could get for Fields. We just don't know if Poles wants to hitch his wagon to Fields or not. And Poles may not know yet either.

A month ago the idea of the Bears getting a 1st rounder for Fields was laughed off. Now it seems more plausible.

Bears stay at #2 and get Eberlose his coveted 3 technique Jalen Carter

Thinking about positions you can't/shouldn't draft in the top 10-15 due to devaluation relative to other roles:

RB
TE

What others are there?

Thinking about positions you can't/shouldn't draft in the top 10-15 due to devaluation relative to other roles:

RB
TE

What others are there?

Unless you can guarantee me Carter is going to be a HoF player, I'm not using my top pick on a defensive player.

Thinking about positions you can't/shouldn't draft in the top 10-15 due to devaluation relative to other roles:

RB
TE

What others are there?

Top picks should be used on players within 5-10 feet of the football

I'm saying this Bears team has to focus on offense in the first round.

Have you seen the defense?

Players from Notre Dame

That was Parkins' take today, that if the Bears get a top-2 pick and there are two can't-miss QBs in the draft, the Bears should get a great haul. But that line of thinking assumes Fields is "the guy." Maybe Poles would rather take a QB and see what he could get for Fields. We just don't know if Poles wants to hitch his wagon to Fields or not. And Poles may not know yet either.

A month ago the idea of the Bears getting a 1st rounder for Fields was laughed off. Now it seems more plausible.

I like Fields, but Poles would be absolutely crazy not to test the trade market for him. He has been unable to play a complete season in either of his first two years in the NFL. It's unlikely he's going to get healthier as he ages.

John Michael Schmitz, C, Minnesota

Bears stay at #2 and get Eberlose his coveted 3 technique Jalen Carter

I imagine the Bears could get multiple first round picks for Fields. I also don't think Young or Stroud will be better than Fields.

If Poles doesn't like Fields, he should shop in the free agent market for a quarterback. Trading Fields and trading back in the draft could be HUGE. Poles doesn't have enough cachet to do something like this.

Lions looking good with potentially a top 5 pick (via the Rams) and their own top 12ish pick. Same with Seattle - top 5 (via Denver) and their own mid-round selection. I didn't know the Eagles have NO's pick, which might be top 7ish. Pretty good to be 9-1 and have a high pick.

I do think the bears should sell their pick if it's top 3 to the highest bidder. Drop a few spots to the 7-12 range and pick up a first next year and in 2025 plus multiple second round and later picks for 2023 and 2024.

I think you give Fields one more year to show he can actually pass the ball. If he can't, then the Bears will be bad next year and get another high pick. If he can actually pass then you are set up for greatness.

Jalen Carter is a beast.