It's pretty simple
1. Money...after next year we have to decide if we want to keep him, because pretty soon we will have to pay him. Did you see Daniel Jones get $40 mil. Do you think he's worth it? Is Justin's arm worth it? So we already bypassed the first pick in last years draft...now you want us to bypass the best pick in this draft too? Next year we hopefully aren't getting the worst record...so we wouldn't be in line to get the best QB. A rookie QB contract lets you further build the team in free agency, because you aren't paying a QB. That's how the 49ers can trade for a McCafrey. It's how Miami can get Tyreke.
2. Justin. Look at the open throws he misses. He does it at least a couple of times a game. People impressed with him are impressed with his legs. He has shown to be far from clutch with his interceptions, fumbles and lack of accuracy at the end of games. Today was another game less than 60%. He's rated one of the lowest QB's in the league in QBR.
1. Fields isn't in any way comparable to Daniel Jones. Kudos to Jones agent for negotiating that deal but he isn't worth it. The maturation and growth is there. Considering what Justin brings with his arm and legs, it's worth the calculated risk to pick up his fifth year and accumulate talent. The reason why Miami and San Francisco look so good is because they have a strong supporting cast of talent around the QB. You are right though, the rookie contract helps.
I would rather get MHJ or Nabers in the draft, trade for more picks, sign a center and DE in FA.
We have over $100M in cap space next year. Even more the next year. The economic argument just doesn't hold water when you look at it closely. Even if you consider 40mil/yr being the floor, I'm confident that Poles will negotiate wisely if it comes to that.
If Justin looks the same or worse after we add talent, then we should cut our losses but having talent will make the next QB better, faster.
2. Our playmaker talent in offense is middling. DJ is good, Kemet is solid, Mooney is meh. Id love for Fields to light up the score board and have a 60% completion rate with zero turnovers. Instead of Fields taking off and running at the first sign of trouble he is scrambling behind the line of scrimmage buying time for the receivers to get open now. He does miss throws and wide open receivers, yes it is frustrating but that is part of the maturation process. We need another talented playmaker.
3. I don't trust Getsy to develop a rookie QB and considering the way they are finishing the season, the coaches jobs are safe. Last year was a tank year, I don't even count it against Justin or the coaches. DJ and Kemet were banged up today, Jenkins was out and Mooney isn't a threat to do much. Thankfully the Cardinals run defense is terrible and Getsy didn't outthink himself.
I agree Fields isn't a top 10 QB yet, but the talent is there and I feel that he is in his way.
Putting the money concern aside, do you think that there is a QB in the upcoming draft that is better than Justin? Do you think the Bears are going to fire the coaching staff? Do you trust Getsy to develop a rookie QB?