Mock draft has Fields headed to Patriots in blockbuster Bears trade

Mock draft has Fields headed to Patriots in blockbuster Bears trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

The thing about mock drafts is that even when the regular season is over, any change, however slight, may alter the direction an organization moves toward. Movements within teams’ coaching staffs could indicate which positions or, more specifically, what players become prioritized.

The Chicago Bears hired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, so is that an indication that incumbent quarterback Justin Fields remains or that Chicago is leaning toward drafting a signal caller?

The Titans released former head coach Mike Vrabel and replaced him with former Bengals’ offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. So, will Tennessee shift its focus toward an offensive draft prospect, possibly reflecting Callahan’s vision for the team?

Check out this week’s mock, and consider for yourselves if these current alterations best reflect where your favorite team(s) draft interests are focused.

1. Chicago Bears (via Carolina): QB – Caleb Williams, USC

Chicago’s recent hire of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron might be an indication that incumbent quarterback Justin Fields could be throwing passes for another organization next season. Speculatively speaking, Waldron may favor having an opportunity to coach and mold a player less exposed to other NFL coaching systems.

Waldron is an experienced offensive coordinator who was highly sought after by several teams. It’s possible his main stipulation for taking the job might be a desire to coach an unblemished talent, as opposed to veteran quarterbacks like he dealt with in Seattle.

2. Washington Commanders: QB – Jayden Daniels, LSU

As the draft draws nearer, more critical observations of players begin to affect perceptions and understandings of prospects’ strengths and weaknesses. Daniels’s ascension from a possible third-round selection at the beginning of the 2023 college football campaign to a top-five consideration…

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Publish date : 2024-01-25 16:26:04

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