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Bears GM Addresses Taking a QB, Replacing Justin Fields With Draft’s No. 1 Pick

The Bears are in possession of the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and the team’s leadership isn’t ruling out a big decision that would rock the sport should they decide to go for it.

Chicago already has its franchise quarterback in Justin Fields, but when asked if he’s “your guy” and if they’ll take a signal-caller with the top pick, general manager Ryan Poles didn’t give a direct yes or no answer.

“We’re gonna do the same thing as we’ve always done,” he told reporters Tuesday. “We’re gonna evaluate the draft class, and I would say this: I’d have to be absolutely blown away to make that type of decision.