Bears GM Ryan Po on Trading Justin Fields, Free Agents, and Caleb Williams

💔Trading Justin Fields was a tough decision, but necessary for the team's future.

💼Ryan Po believes in making deliberate and intentional moves to set the Bears up for success.

💰The market for Justin Fields didn't meet the team's expectations, but they made the best deal possible.

🏈Caleb Williams is highly regarded and the Bears are excited about his potential as the future quarterback.

🎯Ryan Po emphasizes the importance of surrounding the young quarterback with the right weapons to build confidence.

Why did the Bears trade Justin Fields?

—The Bears made the tough decision to trade Justin Fields to ensure the best future for the team.

How does Ryan Po approach team building?

—Ryan Po believes in making deliberate and intentional moves to set the Bears up for long-term success.

Did the Bears get the desired value in the trade?

—The market didn't meet the team's expectations, but they made the best deal possible for Justin Fields.

What are the expectations for Caleb Williams?

—Caleb Williams is highly regarded and the Bears are excited about his potential as the future quarterback.

How important is it to surround the young quarterback with the right weapons?

—Ryan Po emphasizes the importance of building confidence by providing the young quarterback with the right weapons.

00:02In this podcast, Bears GM Ryan Po discusses the tough decision to trade Justin Fields.

08:12Ryan Po believes in making deliberate and intentional moves to set the Bears up for success.

09:55The market for Justin Fields didn't meet the team's expectations, but they made the best deal possible.

10:58Caleb Williams is highly regarded and the Bears are excited about his potential as the future quarterback.

11:58Ryan Po emphasizes the importance of surrounding the young quarterback with the right weapons to build confidence.