One word to describe QB Justin Fields? 4 questions facing the Chicago Bears as they enter training camp.
The Chicago Bears report for training camp Tuesday at Halas Hall and will hold their first practice Wednesday morning. As coach Matt Eberflus gets to work with his revamped roster, the Tribune’s writers addressed four topics surrounding the team with less than seven weeks to go until the Sept. 10 season opener.
1. The one word I’d use to describe Justin Fields heading into his third training camp is ____.
Brad Biggs: Due.
With 25 starts through his first two seasons and a roster that has been overhauled to better support the quarterback, it’s time for Fields to take a step forward. There are plenty of positive factors that should aid the 24-year-old. Continuity with the coaching staff is no small matter. The addition of wide receiver DJ Moore and improvements on the offensive line were necessary. There was no shortage of highlight-reel plays a year ago, but the Bears — and Fields — need more consistency in 2023. The Bears hold two first-round picks next year and will need to make a decision on the fifth-year option in Fields’ contract after this season. It’s unusual for quarterbacks to arrive as elite players after Year 3. He’s in a position to transform the
