Justin Fields is the present and future of Chicago Bears football. The Carolina Panthers' decision to fire head coach Frank Reich less than one year into his…
Listen, I’m no film expert or anything… But Fields ain’t it. He just flat out doesn’t see wide open receivers. JTs week 11 breakdown alone shows a couple clear misses that would have been a long TD or big chunk play. Modern NFL QBs need to be able to hit those big shots when they’re available. Fields is basically incapable if throwing with timing and anticipation, which is damning as a 3rd year QB.
His athleticism is undeniable. He can throw a beautiful ball, has good arm strength, and can throw from any platform. And obviously his rushing/playmaking abilities are elite. But that’s just not enough in the NFL.
Good coaching may have helped Fields better read defenses and throw with anticipation. But instead he landed in the Bears.
Listen, I’m no film expert or anything… But Fields ain’t it. He just flat out doesn’t see wide open receivers. JTs week 11 breakdown alone shows a couple clear misses that would have been a long TD or big chunk play. Modern NFL QBs need to be able to hit those big shots when they’re available. Fields is basically incapable if throwing with timing and anticipation, which is damning as a 3rd year QB.
His athleticism is undeniable. He can throw a beautiful ball, has good arm strength, and can throw from any platform. And obviously his rushing/playmaking abilities are elite. But that’s just not enough in the NFL.
Good coaching may have helped Fields better read defenses and throw with anticipation. But instead he landed in the Bears.