Justin Fields will be nonexistent if he becomes the fifth quarterback off the board in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Ohio State product, once clear-cut No. behind Trevor Lawrence of Clemson. Thought as a 2 QB prospect, he has quickly turned the meteors of BYU’s Zach Wilson, Alabama’s Mack Jones and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance into the script.
It is not that Fields has suddenly become inferior passersby and athletes, it is just other QBs who have become more attractive to special teams heading to the top of the draft amid comfortable high floors and exciting high ceilings – Jaguars, Jets And 49ers.
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The Falcons at No. 4 have Matt Ryan and are not in urgent need of QB. Bingles (Joe Barrow) at No. 5 and Dolphin (Tua Tagovailoa) at No. 6 took first-round QBs in 2020. The Lions (Jared Goff) at number 7 and Sam Panthers (Sam Darrenald) at number 8 can. It cannot be ruled out to take the QB, but they both trade just for young veterans.
It would attract the Broncos, looking for an upgrade from Drew Lock, the worst for Fields at No. 9. But should Denver pass, Fields becomes a wild card to land anywhere in the first round. However, it is difficult to anticipate a dramatic fall with many teams that will jump over the falling fields they pick up before the final dozen. There are four
14. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings have been a forgotten team when it comes to 2022’s ability to hit more, keeping in mind a first-round QB. Kirk Cousins turned in a strong season, but he is 33 and unsigned beyond the next season. Minnesota can trade Cousins under its next agency forward cap and repay $ 35 million.
The team should look at the offensive line, linebacker and cornerback if Fields is long gone, but if he is there, his upside in his heavy offense featuring good receivers and a solid tight end position is a tricky option. Will happen. Keep in mind that the half division is a QB change (Bears with Dalton, Goff with the Lions) and the Packers have an option (Jordan Love) to think about it.
The Vikings want to stay ahead of falling behind at QB and put their succession plan in place as expected. This is the team that can inspire the Patriots to trade in order to ensure falling areas. For the Bears and Washington, they also need to worry about the Raiders at No. 17.
15. New England Patriots
The Patriots should watch what happens to see if they have a fair chance to field with Pull QB Cam Newton. The same goes for what Jones or Lance should be who slips.
New England could go up to No. 8 in an agreement with Carolina, but a more comfortable scenario would target Dallas at No. 11 or Philadelphia at No. 12. The bully that fits in with his new style of offense is Kellen Mond of Texas A&M in later rounds. Should Fields come knocking along, it would be tempting to respond.
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19. Washington Football Team
Washington could be filed under the same category as a mediocre playoff team from last year trying to resume with advancing superior offense. It is also paying $ 10 million for a one-year bridge QB, Ryan Fitzpatrick, 2021. With WFT again coming from second-placed Chicago to No. 51 in the second round, it could also address the situation there with Florida’s Kyle Trek or another. Passer-by.
Don’t be fooled by Washington being burned by Ohio State product Dwayne Haskins in the middle of the 2019 draft. Fields are a different style of prospect and football teams cannot ignore value in the event of a near-future need. Like beers, obtaining fields from a trade makes a trade-up more possible.
20. Chicago Bears
The Bears can incorporate Fields well into their offense with Matt Neggie and Bill Lazar, as Andy Dalton, on a one-year deal, is his best bridge solution. He has a dose of aggression to resolve the situation, at one time rumored to have been in long trades for Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson. They need to consider floor-to-ceiling for QBs, which gives Fields and Lance more appeal than Jones.
Chicago is in a difficult position for a trade, forcing New England and Washington to make the leap to get into Fields’ position. This would be the team most hopeful for a straight free fall.
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