Justin Fields did everything he could to become the guy in Chicago. Unfortunately, it never worked out due to several different circumstances, some within his control and some not. The writing was on the wall once the Bears secured the #1 overall pick this year. GM Ryan Poles felt a fresh start was needed for everybody. Fields didn’t fit the vision of what they wanted at quarterback. He still needed more work, and the team no longer had the time to give him that. His expiring rookie contract made it impossible.