There’s been plenty of discussion about Bears quarterback Justin Fields’ future, especially as we ramp up the final month of the regular season.
With Chicago projected to have the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft (courtesy of the Carolina Panthers), general manager Ryan Poles has an important decision to make this offseason: Stick with Fields or draft a top rookie.
It’s a decision that won’t come easy to Poles, as Fields is making it easy with his improved play down this final stretch. But if you ask Bears wide receivers, the choice is simple: You roll it back with Fields in 2024.
“Justin is the quarterback of the future,” wide receiver Darnell Mooney said, via NBC Sports Chicago. “He’s the franchise quarterback. He’s been balling. I don’t understand why it’s anymore questions. Obviously, we have the [projected No. 1 pick] because of Carolina right now, but Justin is a dog. If he’s not here, he’ll be somewhere else balling. I’m not the guy that makes those decisions, but Justin is dog. Wherever he may be, if it’s not here, he’s still going to ball.”
Moore echoed the sentiment, especially as he and Fields have developed a nice rapport this season. So why are people questioning Fields’ future in Chicago?
“I don’t know,” Moore said. “Ya’ll asked me that last week. I’m still like, ‘Bruh, where are ya’ll seeing this? What makes him not the franchise quarterback for the Chicago Bears right now?'”
Poles will do his due diligence in the draft process, including the evaluation of the draft’s top quarterback prospects Caleb Williams and Drake Maye. But Moore isn’t entertaining the notion that they’re the better option.
“I get ya’ll got everybody coming out. What, there’s like two of them?” Moore said. “I don’t think they are better than Justin.”
Unfortunately, Moore isn’t the one making the final call. It’s up to Poles to determine the best course of direction for the Bears. After all, he will be defined by it.
