That's just the thing. They haven't won in 40 years. The game has changed. The bears haven't, because they don't accept and refuse to start building the offense up front in an era where offense rules. Instead, its run, run some more, defense. That's just who the bears are.
I want them to change. But if you think drafting Bijan Robinson is a step in the right direction from the worst OL in football last year paying a guy what they let James Daniels, a guy they didn't need--walk away for and shuffling Cody Whitehair to C, (when he's not especially great there, as they've often kicked him back out to guard)--I'm going to ridicule and laugh at you if you think Fields can be just like Hurts or Allen or Tua with the 'year 3' statistical jump without the elite protection those teams are smart enough to get their QBs.
He is the best of a weak class. I may just look at this differently, but teams have met guys like Van Ness and Adebawore, two collegiate defensive ends and have top 30 visit trackers, about moving inside to 3T during the pre-draft process. Interpret that as you will, but I see that as an obvious signal that this is a weak DT class. And reaching on Carter is just an unnecessary risk when he's shown up fat, out of shape, and his choices off field aren't especially bright, on top of popping off the screen in 21 game tape before disappearing in 2022. I don't get the fascination now. I did after 2021.
Yes, there can be some good talents nonetheless. And yes, Carter is the creme, as much as I criticize. Many things can be true at the same time, what a concept.
I'm not sure exactly how this refutes what I've said.
As for what Analysts compare him to, I don't care. They're paid to bloviate during slow season. Now its Aaron Donald, yesterday it was Warren Sapp. Their opinions change like Chicago weather in spring. And it means fuck all after the draft until he's on the field.
