The Chicago Bears selected Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, paving the way for Fields to be their franchise quarterback.
He didn’t get off to the best start as a 22-year-old, throwing seven touchdowns compared to ten interceptions in his first year as a pro. His second season saw him improve a ton, throwing for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions despite his offensive line allowing him to be sacked 55 times. More impressively, he ran for over 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns that season, leading to a top-10 MVP finish as a second-year quarterback.
Despite the team around him being one of the worst in the league, Fields was steadily improving and it seemed as though the Bears would roll with him going forward. Until the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft fell into their laps, forcing them to choose between Fields and the shiny new toy, Caleb Williams at the top of the class…