Bears GM wants to 'do right' by Justin Fields amid swirling trade rumors

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The Chicago Bears enter the 2024 NFL Draft with arguably one of the biggest offseason decisions; what to do with the No. 1 overall pick and what that might mean for Justin Fields? 

Questions regarding Fields’ future have picked up, with many speculating that the Bears will take a quarterback in the first round. 

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus talks to quarterback Justin Fields before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

General manager Ryan Poles added to the lore on Tuesday when speaking to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, explaining that the organization will be looking for "clarity" in the coming weeks. 

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"This is an opportunity for us to continue to gather information, learn about the different players in the draft, listen to what opportunities could come up, and then at the end of the day we’re going to make the best decision that we can for the Chicago Bears." 

He continued, "It will not be based on fear of what could happen with this, and what could happen with that – we’re going to out our information together and make the best decision, because at the end of the day, we’ll always throw our decision making against our core deal which is win championships and sustain success for a long period of time." 

Quarterback Justin Fields, #1 of the Chicago Bears, warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Oct. 15, 2023 in Chicago. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)

When asked specifically about the Bears’ plans if they do draft a quarterback,