One play that proves Justin Fields has earned the respect of his teammates
Respect is earned, not given in the NFL. Even at the age of 23, it’s clear that Bears QB Justin Fields has earned the respect of his teammates. Fields played his most complete game of the preseason in Saturday’s 21-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. In the win, Fields posted a ridiculous stat line completing […]
Respect is earned, not given in the NFL. Even at the age of 23, it’s clear that Bears QB Justin Fields has earned the respect of his teammates.
Fields played his most complete game of the preseason in Saturday’s 21-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. In the win, Fields posted a ridiculous stat line completing 14-of-16 passes for 156 yards and three passing touchdowns.
He appears to be comfortable in offensive coordinator Luke Getsy’s system. Fields is playing behind an offensive line that has done well to protect him through three exhibition outings.
There was a lot to love about the offense’s performance against the Browns, but my favorite moment came after the whistle on one of Fields’ two runs on the evening.
Fields slid down after a nine-yard scramble in the first quarter and was met with a late hit up high by Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips.
Before you could bat an eye linemen Cody Whitehair and Sam Mustipher were in the face of Phillips. As you can see, Mustipher took a couple of shots in the kerfuffle after the whistle.
As NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger describes, this isn’t just a reflection of what Fields means to his teammates inside the walls of Hallas Hall. It proves that the culture in Chicago is moving in the right direction.
Head coach Matt Eberflus’ hard-nosed coaching style is already rubbing off on the team. Finishing the preseason undefeated means nothing for most teams, but that is indicative that this Bears team is bought in.
The Bears won’t be fielding the most talented roster in the league, but this type of attitude is conducive to a winning culture on and off the field.
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