Author: Paul Magno

The Chicago Bears front office was bashed mercilessly in the wake of Saturday’s Justin Fields trade to the Pittsburgh Steelers. And, on paper, it was tough to defend them against the attacks. Chicago sent their 25-year-old quarterback and former first-round pick Fields to the Steelers for a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2025 (that could turn into a fourth-round pick if Fields plays 51% of the offensive snaps this coming season). That’s, almost literally, nothing. The Value of Making The Fields Trade But there may be more value to this trade than what’s merely acquired on paper. It’s been argued…

Caleb Williams would be best served pulling an Eli Manning and refusing to be drafted by the Chicago Bears in April’s NFL draft. Those are the impactful words of former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III in a video offering the blue chip quarterback prospect from USC some career advice. Chicago Not the Right Team For Caleb? Per Twitter/X video, Griffin had this to say: “Caleb Williams should pull an Eli Manning and demand that the Chicago Bears do not draft him no. 1 overall. After everything that’s happened with just Justin Fields, can Caleb Williams really look at that and…

The Chicago Bears have taken a lot of heat since their trade of quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers was announced on Saturday. The criticism, however, hasn’t necessarily come from people disagreeing with dealing Fields. Instead, it’s come from what the Bears got in return for the former first-round pick. Chicago will receive a conditional sixth-round draft pick next year for the 3-year QB who’s shown flashes of brilliance throughout his run and increased maturity in recent performances. That sixth-round pick could turn into a fourth-rounder if Fields takes 51% of the offensive snaps this coming season, which isn’t…

The Chicago Bears have solved at least part of their quarterback dilemma. On Saturday, the Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a Soldier Field nachos voucher, a 2-for-1 Applebee’s coupon, and a sack of slightly damaged footballs to be used in practice. Well, not quite…but almost. Actually, Chicago acquired a sixth-round draft pick in 2025, which could become a fourth-round pick in the unlikely event that Fields plays in 51% of the snaps this upcoming season. So, Bears fans should be crossing their fingers that new Steelers starting quarterback Russell Wilson gets abducted by aliens or suddenly…

The Chicago Bears have been active in the free agent market this off-season, filling several roster spots with veteran talent ahead of April’s NFL draft. The movement has raised some eyebrows among fans and media as the team attempts to position itself as a playoff contender this coming season. One of those free agent signings garnering attention was the acquisition of veteran defensive back Kevin Byard, who came aboard in a two-year deal reportedly worth $15 million. Chicago Bears Blasted For Signing Byard One of those vocal critics of the Bears’ signing of Byard is Randy Mueller of The Athletic,…

The Chicago Bears, with the moves they’ve made this off-season, are screaming to the league that they’re all in when it comes to winning right now. They made this even clearer on Thursday by acquiring veteran six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers in a deal for the low, low price of a fourth-round pick (no. 110) in this year’s draft. The move gives whoever the Bears quarterback might be– most likely USC’s Caleb Williams– another pass-catching threat aside from wide receiver DJ Moore and tight end Cole Kmet. That time when Keenan Allen cooked…

The Chicago Bears’ newest running back D’Andre Swift was quick to praise Bears quarterback Justin Fields in the wake of the 25-year-old, four-year veteran’s signing. The former Philadelphia Eagle and Detroit Lion signed a three-year, $24.5 million deal with Chicago on Wednesday, making him the seventh-highest paid running back in the NFL. Back in 2018, he was Fields’ teammate at Georgia when the quarterback was a freshman. Swift and Fields maintain their friendship to this day. Swift is a Justin Fields Fan “Justin’s my guy,” Swift told media Thursday at Halas Hall before admitting that he hasn’t been in contact…

The Chicago Bears, less than 24 hours into the free agency negotiations period, saw the trade market for their quarterback Justin Fields shrink to zero– at least when it comes to teams willing to pay the price for a starting QB. Coming into the second day of free agency, the front office was already facing the reality that they may have to take a loss when it comes to Fields and accept that the 25-year-old only has backup QB trade value. With the no. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, the expectations are that Chicago will select USC super…

The Chicago Bears could shake things up in the upcoming NFL draft this April while, at the same time, making what many feel is the sane, sound decision for the sake of the team’s future. Blessed with the overall no. 1 pick– thanks to their mega-deal with the Carolina Panthers last season, Chicago is in a position to select the top college prospect coming into the pros. The consensus opinion among experts and other insiders is that USC blue chip quarterback Caleb Williams will be that selection. However, the Bears still have a second first-round draft pick (overall no. 9)…

The Chicago Bears had to be taken aback by the first day of NFL free agency negotiations, at least when it comes to one of their big plans for the immediate future at quarterback. Blessed with the no. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, Chicago is expected to select USC top prospect and Heisman award-winner Caleb Williams and place him in the role of potential franchise QB. That would mean trading away current starter Justin Fields for some much-appreciated additional draft capital. However, in a span of less than 24 hours, the trade market for Fields had shriveled up…