Justin Fields fiasco shows how crazy quest for star passer can be

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Quarterback Justin Fields just didn’t pan out with the Bears, and all they got in return for him was a -conditional sixth-round pick in 2025. What happened Saturday?

Is it really true that the Bears handed quarterback Justin Fields to the Steelers for pretty much nothing?

The Bears got a 2025 conditional sixth-round pick in return for the man who at various times the last three years was said to be the developing savior for the entire franchise.

Just surround him with more talent! That was the battle cry.

OK, dumping Fields could possibly turn into a fourth-round pick for the Bears if he plays over half the snaps for the Steelers this upcoming season. But that seems unlikely…