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Some exciting times are finally coming to fruition for the Chicago Bears as fans are hopeful for Justin Fields to become a franchise quarterback.
However, he still needs to prove himself as a passer. Even so, it sure sounds like Luke Getsy, the offensive coordinator is impressed with the young quarterback.
The front office made plenty of moves to build a better roster around Fields. But his development is key to the team’s long-term success.
Here’s what the Bears offensive coordinator had to say about Justin Fields, per The Chicago Tribune.
.@justnfields improvement hasn’t gone unnoticed 👀 pic.twitter.com/mCLpd2hXEQ
— NFL (@NFL) May 9, 2023
“Light-years ahead” is a head-turning phrase. If Justin Fields is truly showing that much improvement, then Chicago very well could be a surprise contender next season.
It’s still only May and we have a long way to go before the 2023 season. Additionally, Fields still has to prove it on the gridiron.
Regardless, Bears fans are buzzing about this update.
MVP season loading
— Pete (@Pete_Martuneac) May 8, 2023
This guy has very high hopes too.
Fields 2024 opoy book it
— Jtothetee (@JustinT88553829) May 6, 2023
The math is mathing in Chicago.
The head coach is saying it
The oc is saying it
Fields about to ball out
— Tom Spicer (@TomSpic79168220) May 6, 2023
Time is on Justin Fields’ side right now.
He has potential, let the cake bake this year, he has more around him better weapons, the League is down ,no Rodgers, see what he does !
— JGregoryBrian🇺🇲 (@CoachBeastie) May 9, 2023
Fields finished last season with 2,242 passing yards, 25 total touchdowns, 1,143 rushing yards, and 11 interceptions.
His 60.4% completion percentage could use some improvement. But with DJ Moore as his top pass option, we could see a major leap in production from the unproven quarterback.
With that said, look for the Bears to, hopefully, tailor the offense toward Justin Fields’ strengths. He’s a true dual-threat quarterback and could lead Chicago to major success. But he has to prove it first.