Who can get Bears out of this mess? The options aren’t promising
1 year, 3 months ago

Who can get Bears out of this mess? The options aren’t promising

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Week 3 featuring Bears vs Chiefs LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Usually when things implode with the Chicago Bears, it’s late in the season. It’s not even Week 3 and the Bears had more drama Wednesday than good teams might have in a season. Sources from around the league wanted to know, “What is going on?” They found everything peculiar, from quarterback Justin Fields’ comments to defensive coordinator Alan Williams’ resignation. Based on his first two games this season, it’s hard to say he’s in position to save the 2023 Bears.

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Connection between QB Williams, WR Allen could be the key to the Bears improving
5 months ago

Connection between QB Williams, WR Allen could be the key to the Bears improving

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Staying at the same hotel during minicamp, Keenan Allen and Caleb Williams had extra time to get to know one another. “I’m not a guy who masters the playbook by any means sitting at home just looking at the playbook,” Allen said Saturday, after the team’s first training camp practice. Just being able to sit there …

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player
9 months ago

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ Justin Fields went from being considered a franchise quarterback to disregarded by the Chicago Bears in just three seasons. After more than a dozen QBs switched teams last week in the opening days of the NFL’s free-agent frenzy, the Bears traded Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers …

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick
9 months, 1 week ago

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears traded Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, clearing the way for them to draft a quarterback with the No. “We want to thank him for his tireless dedication, leadership and all he poured into our franchise and community the last three years and wish him the best towards a long and successful …

If Bears trade Justin Fields, what could they get? 8 NFL execs, coaches weigh in
9 months, 3 weeks ago

If Bears trade Justin Fields, what could they get? 8 NFL execs, coaches weigh in

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — It certainly seems Justin Fields’ days in Chicago are waning, with the Bears set to draft a quarterback and move on from their three-year starter. The Athletic polled eight team executives and coaches this week to gauge Fields’ trade value, and they all believed the Bears would net a quality asset before ultimately selecting USC’s Caleb Williams with …

Justin Fields' manager shares video of Bears quarterback celebrating amid rumors he could be traded to hometown Falcons
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Fields' manager shares video of Bears quarterback celebrating amid rumors he could be traded to hometown Falcons

Daily Mail  

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields appeared to be happily celebrating in a video shared by his manager on social media - amid talk of a potential trade to hometown team the Atlanta Falcons. Fields, whose Bears future is in major doubt this offseason, had a huge smile across face while jumping around, screaming and clapping in the video posted by …

Bears QB Justin Fields says he wants to stay in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk
10 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields says he wants to stay in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Bears quarterback Justin Fields said he wants to remain in Chicago and is tired of the trade talk surrounding him. Fields, drafted 11th overall in 2021 by the Bears under former general manager Ryan Pace, struggled as a rookie with former coach Matt Nagy. “It’s something that I don’t even want to see on my timeline,” Fields said. …

Justin Fields, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? Bears QB intrigue is just beginning
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields, Caleb Williams or Drake Maye? Bears QB intrigue is just beginning

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Wide receiver DJ Moore had just left his exit interview with coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles when he entered the Chicago Bears’ locker room Monday morning at Halas Hall. “He’s the quarterback of the Chicago Bears until otherwise,” Moore said. We’ll see.” The longer Moore talked, the better sense you got for what …

Fields faces offseason of uncertainty as Bears debate whether to take a QB with No. 1 overall pick
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fields faces offseason of uncertainty as Bears debate whether to take a QB with No. 1 overall pick

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been through all this before. 1 pick last year,” Fields said Sunday after the Bears’ season ended with a 17-9 loss to the Green Bay Packers. But I’m not going to let the potential or what if, what if not stress me from enjoying life and going through my everyday …

Justin Fields and Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of the playoffs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields and Bears hope to finish strong by keeping Packers out of the playoffs

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The uncertain future Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields faces is relatively clear to him for one more week. Fields wants to finish the season with a win, help the Bears prevent the Green Bay Packers from making the playoffs and then he can worry about whether he’ll be back with his current team next season. “I …

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Big-picture answers figure to come soon after Bears wrap up season at Green Bay

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The big-picture questions for the Chicago Bears will start to be addressed soon. With one game remaining, Eberflus deflected questions this week about quarterback Justin Fields’ future as well as his own and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s. He wouldn’t say if he would continue to call defensive plays — duties he took on when defensive coordinator …

If Justin Fields plays well and wins for the Bears, could he save Matt Eberflus’ job?
1 year ago

If Justin Fields plays well and wins for the Bears, could he save Matt Eberflus’ job?

New York Times  

Three years ago this month, the Chicago Bears needed quarterback Mitch Trubisky to start winning games to save jobs — and you knew that then-coach Matt Nagy didn’t exactly want him in there. But now it’s coach Matt Eberflus whose job might be truly saved if Fields continues to improve the rest of the season and the wins add up. …

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom
1 year, 1 month ago

What can Bears accomplish in final 7 games? QB, head coach, free-agent decisions loom

New York Times  

In a team meeting Monday, Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus talked to players about what worked in their three wins over the past six weeks. With seven games to go, here are seven things the Bears’ decision-makers can accomplish. No organization wants to go through a coaching change after two seasons, but over the next seven games — like at …

Bears QB Justin Fields missed his 4th straight game; Eberflus wouldn’t say if he’ll play next week
1 year, 1 month ago

Bears QB Justin Fields missed his 4th straight game; Eberflus wouldn’t say if he’ll play next week

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields missed his fourth consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb. And while Carolina has one of the league’s worst offenses, Chicago has been stingy in recent weeks, holding opponents under 300 yards in three of the past five games. KEY NUMBER 3 — The Bears had three sacks, just the …

Even the Bears can’t screw up this week’s game against Carolina. (Can they?)
1 year, 1 month ago

Even the Bears can’t screw up this week’s game against Carolina. (Can they?)

New York Times  

Forgive me for the outdated pop-culture reference — a staple of the sports columnist lexicon — but the Bears should be able to “Parker Lewis” it this week. As you might’ve heard, the Bears own the Panthers’ first-round pick as a result of GM Ryan Poles’ heady trade with Carolina earlier in the year. Top 50 prospects ⤵️https://t.co/izqLs9TuzQ — The …

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers
1 year, 2 months ago

Injured QB Justin Fields will likely miss his second straight game when Bears meet Chargers

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Quarterback Justin Fields likely will miss his second consecutive game because of a dislocated right thumb when the Chicago Bears visit the Los Angeles Chargers this week, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said Fields is doubtful and rookie Tyson Bagent would start again in his place. Eberflus said Fields “continues to progress” and is on …

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders
1 year, 2 months ago

Bears QB Justin Fields has dislocated thumb and is doubtful to play against Raiders

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will likely miss at least one game because of a dislocated right thumb, coach Matt Eberflus said Monday. Eberflus said it’s “doubtful” Fields plays this week when the Bears host the Las Vegas Raiders after he was injured in Sunday’s 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Eberflus also said the Bears …

Is it time for the Bears to think about Justin Fields and their future at QB?
1 year, 2 months ago

Is it time for the Bears to think about Justin Fields and their future at QB?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bears vs. It’s not time to put in Tyson Bagent or Nathan Peterman, but after another loss — albeit to the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs — in which Justin Fields was 11-for-22 for 99 yards with a touchdown pass while down 38 points and an interception, when does the organization reach the stage …

Justin Fields vs. the scheme? O-line moves coming? Bears mailbag, Week 3 picks
1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields vs. the scheme? O-line moves coming? Bears mailbag, Week 3 picks

New York Times  

The best thing that could happen to the Bears this week is they get to play a football game on Sunday. The Bears will have their hands full against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the NFL’s reigning MVP. • This will be former head coach Matt Nagy’s first game against the Bears since he was fired after the 2021 season. The …

Why Bears QB Justin Fields’ coaching comments left our experts stunned
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Bears QB Justin Fields’ coaching comments left our experts stunned

New York Times  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — We don’t always know which Justin Fields we’ll get on Wednesdays at Halas Hall — especially after another Chicago Bears loss and another rough game for the offense. Fields did say, “I think everybody in here knows that I need to play better, including myself.” He’s nothing if not self-aware. GO DEEPER Same old Bears: 12th …

Same old Bears: 12th straight loss raises more questions about Justin Fields
1 year, 3 months ago

Same old Bears: 12th straight loss raises more questions about Justin Fields

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — Jaylon Johnson stays upbeat. I think it’s better to learn from wins and we have to learn to win.” Safety Jaquan Brisker sat at his locker still in his uniform a good 30 minutes after the game ended. We’re going to stick together.” Perfect timing for Shaq's first career touchdown 🙌 📺: #CHIvsTB on FOX pic.twitter.com/VwRioTSph6 — …

Justin Fields, Bears offense fail to show progress in Week 1. That’s a problem
1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields, Bears offense fail to show progress in Week 1. That’s a problem

New York Times  

CHICAGO — The worst-case scenario for the Chicago Bears in 2023 is not having an answer on their quarterback. That answer wasn’t going to come in the season opener, but Sunday’s 38-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers had to be exactly what general manager Ryan Poles did not want. “I’ll have to look at the tape,” Bears coach Matt …

NFL Week 1 takeaways: Brock Purdy is fine, the Bears are not and standout players
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Week 1 takeaways: Brock Purdy is fine, the Bears are not and standout players

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. We saw San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy coast in his return from the UCL injury he suffered in January’s NFC Championship Game … and Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears not looking much different from the end of 2022. The Athletic NFL writers …

Justin Fields gets chance to show he can be the passer the Bears need, starting against Packers
1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Fields gets chance to show he can be the passer the Bears need, starting against Packers

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears talked throughout the offseason about Justin Fields’ improvement throwing the ball. The Green Bay Packers figure to put Fields’ passing to the test when they visit Chicago in Sunday’s season opener. Rodgers led three fourth-quarter scoring drives, and receiver Christian Watson took an end-around 46 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes …

Bears look for Fields to make jump after trading for Moore, adding to offensive line
1 year, 4 months ago

Bears look for Fields to make jump after trading for Moore, adding to offensive line

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears gave quarterback Justin Fields a new playmaking receiver and added to their offensive line in an effort to provide him with better protection. But in the pass game, look at the different scenarios, situations, two-minute, and continue to improve that.” Fields dazzled last season with his blistering speed, not to mention instincts and …

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 …

Fields’ status for Bears still in question with Packers next
2 years ago

Fields’ status for Bears still in question with Packers next

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields threw lightly on the field prior to the Chicago Bears’ game last week, hoping he would be able to play through an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder after being listed as questionable on the team’s final report. Whether Fields will be ready to play when the Bears host Aaron Rodgers and the rival Green …

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?
2 years, 1 month ago

Bears mailbag: Luke Getsy’s future? Velus Jones Jr.’s struggles? ‘Hard Knocks’?

New York Times  

You would never know the Bears are 3-6 this week. For example, here’s a look at the Bears’ personnel packages in the first six games — “11 personnel” is one running back, one tight end and three wide receivers. — Jason L. The Bears would be a strong candidate, and they’ll likely be one of the teams that can be …

Bears defense pushed around, but arrow pointing up for Justin Fields, offense
2 years, 1 month ago

Bears defense pushed around, but arrow pointing up for Justin Fields, offense

New York Times  

In the peculiar glow of a blowout loss, we should keep in mind the Cowboys’ 49-29 victory over the Bears easily could have been more lopsided if Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston was not penalized for roughing the passer on a Justin Fields interception with 57 seconds remaining in the first half. • The irony of Fields’ hop over Micah …

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss
2 years, 2 months ago

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Justin Fields was feeling it physically and mentally after a third straight loss. The Chicago Bears’ quarterback vented following a 12-7 loss to the struggling Washington Commanders, frustrated by missed opportunities and a little banged up to add to his misery. “He’s a little bit sore today,” coach Matt Eberflus said Friday. “But he’ll be OK.” …

Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields
2 years, 7 months ago

Bears try to prove they can support QB Justin Fields

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — From his work ethic to understanding a new offense, quarterback Justin Fields has convinced his new coaches with the Chicago Bears that he is making progress. “I’ve seen him just develop day to day, just keep getting better and keep learning the system and now he’s starting to take control,” Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday …

Matt Nagy’s bag of tricks, Justin Fields’ availability for Week 18: Bears Monday Rewind
2 years, 11 months ago

Matt Nagy’s bag of tricks, Justin Fields’ availability for Week 18: Bears Monday Rewind

New York Times  

The Bears hadn’t had a fun game in a while. “We’ll get him in here the next couple days and see where he’s at and then be able to get him going for Wednesday practice,” Nagy said. Similarly to veterans playing over rookies, Fields is atop the depth chart at quarterback, so if he’s healthy, he plays, even if it’s …

Bears pursue Justin Fields’ improvement in final three games
3 years ago

Bears pursue Justin Fields’ improvement in final three games

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears were eliminated from the playoffs with Monday night’s 17-9 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving only three games before the coaching regime of Matt Nagy could be judged. Fields completed 26 of 39 for 285 yards and a touchdown on the game’s last play, but his career-best 96.6 passer rating seemed meaningless after …

Justin Fields, Darnell Mooney, Roquan Smith headline Bears age 25 and younger to build around
3 years ago

Justin Fields, Darnell Mooney, Roquan Smith headline Bears age 25 and younger to build around

New York Times  

The Bears entered the 2021 season with the oldest 53-man roster in the NFL. Linebacker Roquan Smith The way Pro Bowl and All-Pro voting works — where only one “inside” linebacker gets the honor — limits Smith’s accolades. CHI - WR Darnell Mooney 2021 stats REC 46 29th YDS 694 21st YPR 15.1 16th “The thing I’ll say about Darnell …

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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