Podcast: Don’t miss this reaction to the Chicago Bears drafting Justin Fields

Wow! Even though we all hoped it would happen, it’s still unbelievable that the Chicago Bears were able to pull off a trade-up for Justin Fields in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Say these five magic words with us: Justin Fields is a Chicago Bear.

The fact that Justin Fields fell far enough for Ryan Pace to trade up and grab him seems almost like a miracle. Moving up from the 20th-overall pick to the 11th-overall pick seems like a big jump, but most analysts predicted the team would have to move not only within the top 10 but as close to the top five as possible. [Editor’s note: Chicago Bears should be extremely excited not only because the Bears landed Justin Fields, but also because the draft has played out perfectly.

In this episode of The Chicago Audible, Will DeWitt and Nicholas Moreano share their initial analysis (and reaction) on the Chicago Bears’ first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The guys analyze on the fly, explain how Justin Fields changes the entire trajectory of the franchise, all of the traits Fields has that will elevate the offense, what are his key strengths and weaknesses, and much more including their instant grades of both the trade-up and the pick itself.

Listen as the guys break down this move from every angle possible including:

What attributes does Fields bring to the table?
Should he start Day 1, or should the Bears be patient?
What is Fields’ floor? What about his ceiling?
What are the intangibles that immediately stand out when watching Fields’ tape?
Did Ryan Pace just save his job?

And of course, what should the Chicago Bears do now in the second and third rounds on Friday night?

As always, the guys at The Chicago Audible, have you covered.

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