Over the previous few months, the Chicago Bears have had an unprecedented quarterback controversy. The Justin Fields vs. Caleb Williams debate dominated the offseason. Ryan Poles, the Bears’ general manager, had to make a decision that would impact the team’s fate as well as his own.
Ultimately, Poles felt it was time to move on from Justin Fields and restart the quarterback clock. This move has far-reaching repercussions for Ryan Poles and his team. If things don’t work out, Poles and the rest of his staff will be out of work.
It is no secret that Fields was adored by the front office, his players, and the fans. This most likely made the Bears front office’s decision to part ways with him extremely difficult. However, by moving on from Fields, it likely gave Poles and the company a few years to demonstrate that the rebuild was worthwhile.
Moving on from Justin Fields may have given Ryan Poles more time as the Bears’ general manager.
If the Bears had traded the first selection and kept Justin Fields, things could have turned out well, and Poles would have been a hero. However, if the deal backfired and Fields struggled to continue his development while Williams had a rookie season reminiscent of C.J. Stroud, Poles’ tenure as Bears general manager would have come to an end.
By moving Fields and choosing a quarterback, Poles secures his position for at least two years as everyone waits to see if the youngster can blossom into a franchise quarterback. Ultimately, quarterbacks will struggle in their first year, and giving them time to figure it out is critical to their development. As long as ownership continues to support the rookie quarterback, it appears that they will also support Poles.
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