Just a few days ago, Justin Fields was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, sending shockwaves in both the city of Chicago and the Bears locker room. It is no secret that Justin was highly respected by his teammates. In a recent interview on CHGO Bears, tight end Cole Kmet discussed his reaction to the trade. He said he was of course upset upon learning about it, noting that he had intended to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day that evening. However, after receiving a call from Matt Eberflus before the trade was officially announced, he no longer felt like celebrating and stayed home. This highlights the close relationship between Kmet and Fields.
“Obviously upsetting that it (Justin Fields Trade) finally came to that.. But you kinda felt that the writing was on the wall.”
Ryan Poles did right by Justin Fields
Cole Kmet expressed his thoughts on the potential benefits for Justin Fields in being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, suggesting it might serve him well in the long term. Kmet also highlighted the Bears great position for whoever takes over at QB, which he said is looking like it will be rookie signal caller. Additionally, he mentioned that the Bears reached out to him and other teammates close to Fields before the trade was announced. This is another classy move by GM Ryan Poles.
It is worth highlighting that Cole Kmet recognizes the positive trajectory of the team due to the off-season acquisitions through free agency and trades. As he said on the CHGO Bears Podcast, it is really exciting times ahead for the Chicago Bears.
The Chicago Bears Failed Justin Fields | Trade Reactions And Favorite Memories
In the most recent episode of the BFR Podcast, presented by Sports Mockery, Dave and Ficky react to the Justin Fields trade and what it means for the Bears moving forward. They guys also give their favorite memories from Justin’s time in Chicago. You can listen to the podcast on like Apple and Spotify, or any other podcast app you usually use. Also, the show is on YouTube, so you can watch it with the video provided below.
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Cole Kmet needs to sit right down and realize he’s a Player, hard stop. Tell your story walkin’ …
TGena. CW’s going to light it up. Just like they said JJ would, only he didn’t.
I’d be fine with Bagent if they decide that. I need to see him threaten the intermediate before I anoint him.
I’ve maintained if Poles wants to get funky and drop down from #1 for picks, he better be prepared to take Penix Jr at #9. That is my only stipulation for moving down.
@jmscooby —
And that would be a good thing, no?
Do you think Poles has decided on CW? I’m not so sure.
Pro day tomorrow CW — should be fun.
TGena, if you look on ESPN’s depth chart. Our starter is Tyson Bagent. The play itself is designed to be successful. The QB that stays within the play design will be the QB that plays.
Applying the logic of @jmscooby which states, “Poles has determined that the West Coast Offense scheme gives us the best chance for sustained success” and goes on, “Fields did not have those qualities” — points to a clear warning. If Ryan Poles selects Caleb Williams as the next Bears QB, he might be jumping from the West-coast frying pan into the “perpetual rookie GM” fire (aka never learning from mistakes — including the mistakes made by others). Statistics and data tell only part of the complete story, but those below reveal a troubling pattern that requires a lot more investigation.… Read more »