This is where I see Chicago paying more and not getting enough. Right now, without knowing what this team has, it needs to prioritize conserving the draft picks that will carry it into a positive direction. That is not to say that Chicago isn't in need of DE - I want to draft two of them with top picks anyway. And given that my view that draft picks are lottery tickets with different odds (and some ability to improve chances with skillful selections), it should appear that I would be willing to trade draft picks for productive players.
I feel the excitement of this team that makes it appear as though it is poised for a wildcard birth. But while I am very confident in Fields, this team should NOT trade draft picks away until Fields shows that he is certainly the player we all hope for him to be. That doesn't mean that he has to prove it in this season or the team makes a move to a new QB, but it does mean that draft picks for next season should be preserved right now. If Fields looks good enough to pick up the fifth year option, then drafting DE with the picks you would have sent to get Young is still a good investment.
