Breaking: Raiders Exploring Deal To Sign $283 million QB In Blockbuster Trade

The Las Vegas Raiders are a team that has to feel uneasy about where they sit in the NFL hierarchy.

They are currently in limbo between being a borderline playoff team, and a team selecting in the top five.

That is a spot where no team wants to be.

But, the main reason for their struggles has been quarterback play.

Over the past decade, they have had below-average quarterbacks.

First, it was Derek Carr, who played with the Raiders from 2014-2022.

Then it was Jimmy Garoppolo and Aidan O’Connell last season.

None of those players were good enough to make the Raiders serious contenders.

But, this offseason it seems like the Raiders are ready to make a big play for a quarterback.

One player that has reportedly caught their eye is Chicago Bears starter Justin Fields.

According to Tony Pauline via Dov Kleiman, the Raiders are going to explore trading for Fields.

The #Raiders to explore trading for #Bears QB Justin Fields, per @TonyPauline

“There’s another team that I’m told has genuine interest in acquiring Fields and will explore trading for him: the Las Vegas Raiders.” https://t.co/Yy2qZrjulX pic.twitter.com/7LVAQ3PxA9

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 21, 2024

There seems to be little doubt that the Bears will trade Fields this offseason.

They have the first overall pick in the draft and are expected to select a new quarterback.

Fields would immediately be the best quarterback on the Raiders’ roster, but is he enough to get them over the top?

Fields has not had much success in his career.

He is 10-28 in his career as a starting quarterback, but what separates him is his ability to run.

He can make plays with his legs and that has made him valuable.

More than likely, Fields will not be enough to push the Raiders into the playoffs.

But, he is an upgrade from the players they currently have on their roster.

interesting report emerges

The quarterback question is the most important issue surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders as the NFL offseason unfolds.

The team is expected to try to upgrade from second-year player Aidan O’Connell, who finished the season as the starter as a fourth-round pick.

The Raiders, who own the No. 13 overall draft pick, can either try to trade up in the draft or pick one with their own pick; sign a free agent or trade for a quarterback.

One of the quarterbacks who could be traded, of course, is Chicago’s Justin Fields. The Bears are expected to deal Fields and draft USC’s Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the April 25-27 draft.

Reportedly, the Bears haven’t decided what they are going to do, but if they decide to trade Fields something could happen soon. Talks could heat up at the NFL combine in Indianapolis next week. No player trade can become official until the new league year begins March 13 at 1 p.m. PT, but deals can be agreed upon at any time.

The Raiders, along with several teams including Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Seattle and Denver, have been connected to a possible pursuit of Fields, who turns 25 next week. Wednesday, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reported the Bears will be in on Fields. Here are some interesting aspects of his report:

• He reported that the presence of new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy in Las Vegas would be part of the appeal because it will help transition Fields to the team. Getsy was fired as the Bears’ offensive coordinator after the season and he worked with Fields the past two seasons. There has been some talk that Fields isn’t a great fit for Getsy’s offense and the two probably won’t work together again. Yet, Getsy was complimentary of Fields recently. Time will tell if Fields and Getsy are truly a fit.
• • Pauline reported O’Connell seems to be the choice of coach Antonio Pierce, but new Las Vegas general manager Tom Telesco wants a “big name” at quarterback. Pierce and Telesco, of course, were an arranged marriage. Pierce was hired before Telesco and Pierce worked with runner-up Champ Kelly in interim roles last season. Both Pierce and Telesco have acknowledged that they must succeed together and they seem on board. But if there is not synergy at the most important position on the field, that could be concerning. My thoughts is that everything is still a work in progress and the team is flushing out every scenario. So, I wouldn’t necessarily say anything is completely on or off the table for the franchise.

  Expect to here plenty of reports and steps in the next few weeks as we get closer to clarity.