{"id":182985,"date":"2023-01-10T21:59:01","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/bears-plan-to-stick-with-justin-fields-open-to-trading-no-1-pick-gm-says\/"},"modified":"2023-01-10T21:59:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T21:59:01","slug":"bears-plan-to-stick-with-justin-fields-open-to-trading-no-1-pick-gm-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/bears-plan-to-stick-with-justin-fields-open-to-trading-no-1-pick-gm-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Bears plan to stick with Justin Fields, open to trading No. 1 pick, GM says"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Chicago Bears secured the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Sunday, but general manager Ryan Poles said at a news conference Tuesday that the team isn’t planning to use it to select a quarterback. However, Poles said the team \u201cwill be open to everything\u201d regarding the No. 1 overall selection. Here’s what you should know:<\/p>\n
Fields improved during his second season in the league, and Poles seemed optimistic about what the QB could achieve next year.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe showed the ability to be a playmaker,\u201d the GM said. \u201cHe has to get better as a passer, and I’m excited to see him take those steps as we move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Poles also emphasized that Chicago isn’t married to its current draft position.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we have really good flexibility to help this team, regardless if it’s making the pick there (at No. 1) or moving back a little bit or moving back a lot. We’ll be open to everything.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can evaluate the talent there, we can see what player presents themselves in that position to help us, and then we can look at the scenarios,\u201d he said. \u201cIf the phones go off and there are certain situations where that can help us, then we’ll go down that avenue, too.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bears finished the 2022-23 season 3-14 after a loss to the Vikings on Sunday. The Texans would have clinched the first pick with a loss to the Colts, but Houston won 32-31 with a successful two-point conversion and slide to the No. 2 spots.<\/p>\n
The Cardinals, Colts and Seahawks round out the first five picks in the 2023 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n
It’s definitely a possibility. Poles reiterated that he values \u200b\u200bthe premier positions. The Bears plan on sticking with Fields as their starter. After quarterback comes pass rushers and pass protectors (offensive linemen). If Poles doesn’t like his trade offers for the first selection, Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson and Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter should be considered. The Bears ranked last in sacks and quarterback hits this season. Poles also spoke highly about what rookie left tackle Braxton Jones did this season as a starter for 17 games. \u2014 jahns <\/em><\/p>\n