Justin Fields’ Release Looks Noticeably Quicker While He Drops Dimes At Chicago Bears Camp

• Justin Fields was drafted with high hopes to develop into a franchise-changing quarterback.
• After a less-than-stellar rookie year, he has a new coaching staff and is already looking better.
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With the No. 11 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears drafted Justin Fields out of Ohio State. The team traded up to get their guy and are very excited about what he could bring to the team long term.

Unfortunately, he didn’t get off to the best start. After initially beginning his rookie year as the backup, Fields was thrust into the starting role after an injury to Andy Dalton, went 2-8 in 10 games as the starter and threw more interceptions than touchdowns.

Despite his initial struggles, there were some flashes of greatness during Fields’ first year.

As Fields gears up for his second season in the league, things are going to look completely different. The Bears fired Matt Nagy during the offseason and new head coach Matt Eberflus completely overhauled his coaching staff.

At the forefront of Fields’ development will be new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who most recently worked with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. In addition, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko will be involved after working with the offense in Minnesota.

With training camp underway, there has been a lot of emphasis placed on Fields, obviously. He has been putting in the work during the offseason to get stronger and smarter.

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And now that he’s back on the field, there have been notable changes made to his throwing motion.

In particular, during a session with Getsy earlier this week, Justin Fields’ release was noticeably quicker.

Look here as Fields had just a slight hitch at the top of his motion last season:

And then compare that throw to his quick release during practice on Wednesday:

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Additionally, look at how Fields takes an extra 1/2 step at the back of his drop before delivering. That timing will help him from crowding himself in the pocket by hitching forward as he progresses. Getsy is working with him to try and keep the landmark in the pocket.

And it appears to be working, because he is dropping dimes in a bucket.

The Bears have also been working with Fields on play-action, which is not something that was used as often under the previous administration. That should help the Chicago receivers have more time to get open and it should keep the defense from crashing in on Fields as early and often.

Regardless of what he did last season and what is to come, it’s hard to deny Fields’ arm talent. His teammates are taking notice.

Will this be the year that Fields helps bring the Bears out of irrelevancy? He is already looking better than 2021 in 2022.