With a struggling offensive line, lackluster receivers, and perplexing playcalling both this season and last season, it’s safe to say that Chicago Bears‘ second-year quarterback Justin Fields has not enjoyed the easiest transition to the NFL. But coming off what might be his best NFL game yet, the Bears appear to be optimistic.
According to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, the team is seeing progress from Fields and is “sticking to the plan” for their young quarterback.
“There’s been progress, right?” Getsy said according to the Chicago Sun-Times. “And we’re sticking to the plan. I thought he did a really nice job in that game in the sense of he kept his composure. They got off to a big lead, he kept the team together. . . . Then, you know, he had three or four unbelievable escapes that were ridiculous. I thought he did a pretty good job. Again, we’re getting a little bit better each week and that’s truly our purpose, that’s our goal.”
During Sunday’s 29-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Fields finished the game with the best single-game passer rating and completion percentage of his NFL career and also season-highs for completions and passing yardage. Additionally, he had a long touchdown run nullified by a penalty.
Fields’ play is not quite to the level either he or the Bears ultimately expect from the former top-10 pick, but it appears he’s making progress.
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