OT: Bears Talk - Justin Fields era begins

[Susan]

This can't be good:

"Arguably the biggest concern for the Bears during training camp has been the offensive line, which has been ravaged by injuries, including three projected starters -- tackles Teven Jenkins and Germain Ifedi and right guard James Daniels -- which has left the line in shambles. There was more shake-up on the offensive line during Thursday's practice as Alex Bars, who was filling in at right guard, exited practice early with a knee injury. "

The Bears completely botched this. And it could easily stop surprise positive seasonal outcome. No way to sugarcoat. A shame to go into the schedule like this.

Eh.

Pandemic meant no in person physicals so I'm fine with the Jenkins pick/that decision.

Ifedi hurt his hip working out, happens and he'll be back.

Larry got a concussion but looked good.

One dude got covid.

Daniels got dinged up.

If we can get Bars/Mustipher/Whitehair/Daniels healthy for a steady inside and Larry B/Ifedi rolling before regular season I'd be comfortable with the line. There was some serious hype coming from Borom after his practices.

They can still sign a vet to shore things up.

[nomorezorro]

borom was still listed as, like, a third stringer after he got some halfhearted training camp hype. the fifth rounder who might not be fit to play outside at all shouldn't be counted on as a starter, let alone at left tackle

cutting the starting LT when you could have dropped an overpaid #2 TE instead (or just let him retire!) was malpractice. pace is no bueno at cap management

[Susan]

borom was still listed as, like, a third stringer after he got some halfhearted training camp hype. the fifth rounder who might not be fit to play outside at all shouldn't be counted on as a starter, let alone at left tackle

cutting the starting LT when you could have dropped an overpaid #2 TE instead (or just let him retire!) was malpractice. pace is no bueno at cap management

Well cap management goes on easy mode for the next 4 seasons thanks to JF1 being on a rookie deal.

[Jimako10]

I've seen enough of Dalton, bring in Fields!

[chicagoballer]

its only preseason and sooo early to make any conclusions, but this start has very much the same nagy + 3-and-out vibes as the last few years

[Bullflip]

Yea Dalton needs to start the season. Fields needs more time

[Jcool0]

Could always be worse...

[nomorezorro]

i only tuned in for the last drive of the first half, so imo fields is an easy start week 1 and a possible mvp candidate

whatever may have happened before then is of no import. covered my eyes and stuck my fingers in my ears during the highlights at halftime

[Jcool0]

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[Chicago-Bull-E]

Fields looks so calm and collected out there. Looks a ton like Russell Wilson.

Easy looking 1st drive to start the 3rd. Some more of those and he probably has to start sooner rather than later.

[dice]

the only possible issue i've seen thus far is him trying to squeeze throws into tight windows. haven't been watching closely enough to see whether there were better throws available though. certainly seems poised and accurate and able to make a variety of throws

[TheStig]

This kid is going to be great!

[CjayC]

Might be early, but I can't shake the feeling that we finally got a QB

[Chicago-Bull-E]

The special teams look like this is the first time they’ve seen a football field.

[chicagoballer]

Might be early, but I can't shake the feeling that we finally got a QB

he looked great in the second half, though it was against non-starters. Excited for the future. He looks very poised and decisive as commentators said. Carries himself as a winner on all levels.

If this year is a failure, Nagy and Pace need to go... should have probably already been gone.

[chicagoballer]

for people living out of state, what is best way to watch bears games? NFL sunday ticket?

[dice]

dan patrick show poll of who people most wanted to see play this weekend:

1) jordan love
2) trevor lawrence
3) tebow
4) fields
5) lance

[sco]

Fields looked about as good as we coulda hoped for. Kudos to him for a nice showing.

[Susan]

Worth it.

[fleet]

This can't be good:

"Arguably the biggest concern for the Bears during training camp has been the offensive line, which has been ravaged by injuries, including three projected starters -- tackles Teven Jenkins and Germain Ifedi and right guard James Daniels -- which has left the line in shambles. There was more shake-up on the offensive line during Thursday's practice as Alex Bars, who was filling in at right guard, exited practice early with a knee injury. "

The Bears completely botched this. And it could easily stop surprise positive seasonal outcome. No way to sugarcoat. A shame to go into the schedule like this.

Eh.

Pandemic meant no in person physicals so I'm fine with the Jenkins pick/that decision.

Trading up when you cannot pin down a physical for a second round guy with a bad back?

Ifedi hurt his hip working out, happens and he'll be back.

Ifedi, nuff said. On top of this a rookie question mark opposite side

Larry got a concussion but looked good.

5th round rookie at left tackle in the NFL . Hmmm

They can still sign a vet to shore things up.

They don’t walk the streets being any good