The Chicago Bears were quite active during the NFL’s trade deadline, dealing linebacker Roquan Smith and defensive end Robert Quinn, as well as acquiring receiver Chase Claypool.
With Smith and Quinn being traded, it speaks to a transition from prioritizing defense to offense, specifically how it pertains to quarterback Justin Fields.
General manager Ryan Poles going out and landing a deep-threat playmaker in Claypool shows that he’s committed to building this team around Fields, and this is just the first step.
As NFL analysts break down the winners and losers of the trade deadline, Fields was a popular winner among a number of outlets.
Here’s a collection of analysis where experts are declaring Fields a winner at the trade deadline: