History Shows The Plight Of Bears Quarterbacks

The conversation about Chicago's future QB even hit press row during yesterday's player interviews at the Super Bowl yesterday. And closer to home, a former Bear chimed in regarding the decision Ryan Poles must make this off-season. History shows the Bears have changed their quarterback more than any other team in the NFL. No team changes their quarterback as often as Chicago.

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was asked what the Bears should do. Kittle is a Bears fan, despite growing up in Wisconsin, never hesitated with his answer:

"I think they (chicago) should trade back as many picks as they can and build around (justin fields)"

Former Bears player Jerry Azumah threw his hat into the ring in support of Fields as well:

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"The Bears are in a really good position headed into this Draft! Trading the 1st pick could lead to multiple pots of Gold."

Jerry Azumah on his Twitter Account

Azumah also listed all the QBs who started games for Chicago during his seven-year career from 1999-2005:

Shane Matthews, Cade McNown, Jim Miller, Chris Chandler, Henry Burris, Kordell Stewart, Rex Grossman, Craig Krenzel, Chad Hutchinson, Jonathan Quinn, and Kyle Orton!

History continues to repeat like a broken record. Looking back at the starting QBs from 2013 through the 2023 season, the track record is very similar:

• Jay Cutler
• Josh McCown
• Jimmy Clausen
• Matt Barkley
• Brian Hoyer
• Mitch Trubisky
• Mike Glennon
• Chase Daniel
• Nick Foles
• Andy Dalton
• Justin Fields
• Trevor Siemian
• Nathan Peterman
• Tyson Bagent

Ryan Poles can decide to restart the clock at QB by selecting Williams, Maye, or Daniels, or he can stick with Fields. He finally has a top-tier coaching staff to develop the Bears signal-caller for 2024 and beyond. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and QB coach Kerry Joseph are highly respected around the league for their ability to get the best out of a QB.

This debate will continue until Ryan Poles pulls the trigger on his decision. And regardless of that decision, the discussion will change into a debate about his decision. Many will support Poles, and others will voice their disappointment no matter his decision.