Jahns: Bears’ QB decisions come full circle as Andy Dalton defeats Mike Glennon in front of Jay Cutler and Justin Fields
2 years, 11 months ago

Jahns: Bears’ QB decisions come full circle as Andy Dalton defeats Mike Glennon in front of Jay Cutler and Justin Fields

New York Times  

On Jan. 2, 2014, the Bears turned over their team to quarterback Jay Cutler, signing him to a seven-year, $126.7 million contract extension and essentially shifting the franchise’s focus from defense to offense. All the while, rookie Justin Fields — the 11th selection in the 2021 draft and the Bears’ most talented quarterback since Cutler — sat out with an ankle injury. Glennon’s performance must have served as a reminder to chairman George McCaskey of what once was at quarterback and how the Bears tried to fix it after parting with Cutler. The Bears’ decision to sign Glennon to a three-year contract, which guaranteed him $18.5 million for one season, turned out to be expensive cover for Pace’s selection of Trubisky.

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2024 NFL Draft roundtable: Bears have a banner night, Falcons stun with Penix pick
7 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: Bears have a banner night, Falcons stun with Penix pick

New York Times  

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft was all about the quarterbacks. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, pick-by-pick grades and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Beyond grabbing Williams at the top, Poles was able to get one of the draft’s top receivers in Odunze, who’ll offer an immediate spark to Chicago’s …

Learning from Russell Wilson could help the Steelers unlock Justin Fields’ potential
9 months ago

Learning from Russell Wilson could help the Steelers unlock Justin Fields’ potential

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three years ago, after the Chicago Bears swung a major trade to move up to No. “It’s that bad.” That uninspiring start began a turbulent, three-year tenure in Chicago during which Fields went 10-28 as the starter. Tomlin said that the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson will start in “pole position.” The coach …

Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus already endured one round of the Justin Fields debate. “We have no big news for you today, we’re going through the process,” Eberflus said as the league’s coaches and general managers took center stage in Indianapolis. Knowing Kyler is where he’s at, not only where he’s at but he’s getting better, and seeing …

A Chicago Bears reporter’s scouting report on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy
1 year ago

A Chicago Bears reporter’s scouting report on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — The final minute of Michigan’s news conference after the Wolverines’ 26-0 win against Iowa in the Big Ten championship game on Saturday night transformed into a one-on-one meeting between head coach and quarterback. “There wasn’t one play where you made a mistake.” McCarthy said there was one throw that he’d like back. Nazareth made another run at a …

Bears got strong performances from Justin Fields, Darnell Wright; now it’s about consistency
1 year, 1 month ago

Bears got strong performances from Justin Fields, Darnell Wright; now it’s about consistency

New York Times  

The problem with blowing a 12-point lead in the final minutes of a game, and finding a way to lose when most teams win, is that it can cover up any positives. Gervon Dexter’s progress The rookie three-technique tackle had his best game in Washington, but defensive line coach Travis Smith pointed out that the Commanders were throwing the ball …

Bears counting on Justin Fields to take another step after trading for DJ Moore and adding to line
1 year, 5 months ago

Bears counting on Justin Fields to take another step after trading for DJ Moore and adding to line

Associated Press  

CHICAGO BEARS CAMP SITE: Lake Forest, Ill. KEY ADDITIONS: Team president Kevin Warren, WR DJ Moore, OT Darnell Wright, G Nate Davis, RB D’Onta Foreman, TE Robert Tonyan, RB Travis Homer, DE DeMarcus Walker, LB Tremaine Edmunds, LB T.J. Edwards, QB P.J. KEY LOSSES: Former team president Ted Phillips, RB David Montgomery, QB Trevor Siemian, C Sam Mustipher, OL Riley …

QB Fields returns home as Bears, Falcons match run games
2 years, 1 month ago

QB Fields returns home as Bears, Falcons match run games

Associated Press  

CHICAGO at ATLANTA Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Falcons by 3. KEY INJURIES: Herbert was hurt returning a kickoff late in last week’s game.. CB Jaylon Johnson has been dealing with an oblique injury.. TE Cole Kmet, OL Teven Jenkins, DB Kindle Vildor and RB David Montgomery missed practice on Wednesday.. LB Matt Adams was activated …

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields laments performance in close win over Texans
2 years, 2 months ago

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields laments performance in close win over Texans

Daily Mail  

The Chicago Bears may have picked up their second win of the season on Sunday, but it was a day to forget for quarterback Justin Fields. Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields was critical of his performance in Sunday's win Fields threw for only 106 yards and was sacked five times in Sunday's 23-20 win over Houston The quarterback was self …

For Bears rookie Fields, Vikings could pose tough challenge
3 years ago

For Bears rookie Fields, Vikings could pose tough challenge

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Justin Fields isn’t judging his progress by the numbers. When it comes to the final four games, the Chicago Bears’ prized rookie quarterback wasn’t about to list any specific benchmarks he wants to hit. You know I didn’t put a number on how many touchdown passes I was supposed to have, this and that.” Fields’ arm and mobility …

Bears rookie QB Fields scores touchdown in NFL debut
3 years, 3 months ago

Bears rookie QB Fields scores touchdown in NFL debut

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — For someone who acknowledged being a little starstruck as he ran onto the field for his NFL debut, Justin Fields operated with a calm and cool demeanor with the limited snaps he got. The Chicago Bears rookie quarterback was in for only five plays during Sunday night’s 34-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but he scored …

Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields
3 years, 7 months ago

Bears trade up with Giants, draft Ohio St QB Justin Fields

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears are banking on Justin Fields to develop in a way Mitchell Trubisky did not and give them the stability they are seeking at quarterback for years to come. The Bears took Fields after Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, Brigham Young’s Zach Wilson and North Dakota State’s Trey Lance all went off the board with the top three …

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