The NFL Scouting Combine is now underway, bringing together all 32 teams in Indianapolis for six days to assess draft prospects ahead of April’s draft. After the first day, there have been no updates on the plans regarding quarterback Justin Fields for the Bears, amidst ongoing trade rumors.
Fields has been consistently linked to the Atlanta Falcons since the regular season ended in January. Growing up and playing nearby, he has ties to the city and the team, which boasts top talents like Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts. However, Atlanta, holding the 8th overall pick, also has the option to explore other rookie prospects such as J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, or Jayden Daniels.
As part of a new offseason series on the Bear Report, writer Usayd Koshul is interviewing beat reporters and staff writers covering various NFL teams, particularly those picking within the top 15 of the draft, to understand how their decisions might influence the Bears’ draft strategy. In a recent episode of the Picks For Poles Podcast, Usayd was joined by Fox Sports Atlanta’s Miles Garrett, where they discussed the Falcons’ potential moves with the 8th pick, their draft targets, and the possibility of acquiring Justin Fields from the Bears.
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