Everyone loves the NFL Draft because of the prospect of the unknown, as well as the potential promise of a brighter future for their favorite football team. While everyone wants to see their team make the big move and potentially set themselves up for long-term success, sometimes the best thing is for such a move not to happen.
In light of the Chicago Bears trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday, it’s important to remember that Rick Spielman was attempting to get the Minnesota Vikings in a position to take Fields in that 2021 NFL Draft.