The Las Vegas Raiders will have a new general manager soon and their most important job this offseason will be to figure out the quarterback position. The team holds the No. 13 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft so drafting one won’t be simple.
If the cost to move up to get a top quarterback prospect is too high, the Raiders could look to the trade market. The Chicago Bears hold the No. 1 pick and can draft whichever quarterback prospect they want. If they decided to keep the pick and draft a quarterback, Justin Fields would likely be traded.
According to Illinois Bet, the Raiders are tied with the New England Patriots with the second-best odds (+900) to trade for Fields. The former first-round pick has shown flashes throughout his three seasons with the Bears but he still struggles when he has to pass in the pocket
Should Las Vegas Raiders Trade for Justin Fields?
From a pure quarterback standpoint, there are reasons to be concerned about a potential Justin Fields trade for the Raiders. In three seasons, he hasn’t thrown for more than 2,600 yards and also hasn’t thrown for more than 17 touchdowns. As a runner, he’s very effective and has 2,220 rushing yards in 40 games.
Fields does have a big arm and is capable of making some impressive plays but he’s yet to prove he can be effective in the pocket. While it’s important to have quarterbacks who can make players with their feet in today’s NFL, it’s also still important to be able to stand in the pocket and throw.
