Atlanta and Chicago are among the teams that may be eyeing franchise quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft. USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye are projected to be top picks. The question remains as to which teams will ultimately select them and whether the Bears will move on from Justin Fields, their current franchise QB.
In a hypothetical trade scenario, Atlanta could potentially acquire the number one pick from Chicago, giving the Bears the eighth and 43rd picks, as well as a future first-round pick. Atlanta, with its strong roster, could use a new coach and a face of the franchise like Williams. Pairing him with running back Bijan Robinson, tight end Kyle Pitts, and wide receiver Drake London would make for an exciting offense in Atlanta.
Maye is another highly regarded quarterback in this draft class, and the team with the top pick will have to decide between Williams and Maye. Washington is guaranteed one of them and is in need of a QB. Maye is a talented QB with excellent arm talent, athleticism, and football IQ.
LSU’s Jayden Daniels may also be in the mix as a top quarterback prospect. However, it might be too early to select him in the first round. The Cardinals, who had a strong finish to the season, could be in a position to improve their roster through the draft.
The Chargers, with quarterback Justin Herbert, have an opportunity to add another asset to their offense in the draft. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Rome Odunze could be potential options.
The Giants, Titans, and Rams also have various needs to address in the draft, including quarterback, offensive line, and wide receiver positions.
The article concludes by emphasizing that while the quarterback class is strong, teams have the opportunity to add players at other positions and improve their overall roster. The final choices and trades will ultimately shape the future of these teams.