Hey everyone,
So, I’ve been wondering about what the Bears could potentially do to solve their issue at QB. While I don’t think Justin Fields is horrible, I don’t see him as a long-term starter in the NFL either. At least not in a traditional NFL offense, maybe more in the role of a Taysom Hill.
If we do get the first or second overall pick in the 2024 draft, I think we will most definitely select one of Caleb Williams or Drake Maye. Let’s say we dont, Carolina wins 3 or 4 games, we do too and we end up with picks #4 and #10 or something similar. We should probably target Marvin Harrison Jr. with our first pick, but could the second be used on a QB like Michael Penix Jr.? He’s having a fantastic season, one of the frontrunners for the Heisman, he’s accurate, has an NFL arm and could probably be molded into a solid pocket passer in most NFL schemes. The injuries are a concern, so I wouldn’t draft him SUPER high, but what’s your opinion on it? Or would you prefer any of the other QBs besides Williams or Maye?
Most draft analysts have Penix as a day two pick so it’d be insane to use the first on him. More than even Williams, he has an insane amount of talent around him and never gets hit. He’s been awesome this year, I just don’t buy it. Plus, some medical yellow flags as you mentioned.
Assuming Deion’s kid doesn’t come out, most have Michigan QB JJ McCarthy as QB3 but that will be tested as he finally faces decent competition over the next few weeks. I probably like Jayden Daniels next best, but he’s a day two pick as well.