is it not possible to pick up Fields fifth year option to keep them around for another year, while you draft the top QB prospect? You could then trade whichever one doesn’t work out. sounds crazy but crazier things have been done. Any thoughts?
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I don't see this happening. You ruin the relationship with Fields and whoever you draft because they're such a high prospect. You won't get a chance to develop Fields further because any time he screws up everyone will be clamoring for the new kid.
The only way I see us drafting a QB while keeping Fields is if it's late in the 2nd or 3rd or 4th rounds. Something like where Russell Wilson or Kirk Cousins got drafted. They weren't drafted to start on their teams. Matt Flynn just signed a big contract with Seattle. Rg3 was the unquestioned starter being the 2nd or 3rd overall pick in Washington. However Russ and Kirk did end up starting after a while, but there were no expectations when they first got drafted.