The bears now have as many wins in 13 games using a backup QB as they do in 31 games when Fields starts. People keep talking about how bad the rest of the roster is (which is true) but it’s crazy how other guys have somehow managed to get it done.
The bears now have as many wins in 13 games using a backup QB as they do in 31 games when Fields starts. People keep talking about how bad the rest of the roster is (which is true) but it’s crazy how other guys have somehow managed to get it done.
I feel like Fields is far from a bust. Statistically, he’s become a mid-tier QB this season, and I think that’s perfectly fine.
Half of the teams in the league would have an upgrade with him at QB and he’s a clear #2 (behind only Trevor Lawrence) coming out the largest QB draft class in history. He doesn’t need to be a locked-in top 5 to not be a “bust”.
Last year we had 5 games in a row, averaging 30 points for that stretch, but went 1-4 because of the defense - yet he gets the blame, when he was the clear reason we were even in those games.
Obviously, I’m still in on him, and I feel like the horrible coaching and playcalling is playing a part in him not taking the gigantic leap many expected in the offseason. You see the same behavioral issues and habits (only worse) with Bagent, and it becomes clear that our entire QB room is suffering from the way they are coached.