If he struggles you should still roll with Fields the rest of the season. As a HC/OC you should expect your rookie QB to struggle some. You should also look at the body languages and comments by other players. A lot of them seem to support Fields.
If you roll with Fields you aren’t playing the best player in the moment. Which is fine it just changes the narratives and expectations around this season. It’s no longer about winning the most football games.
I think the browns have a great defensive line but other than that, they haven’t looked special this season. Obviously Mahomes is going to tear up any team but they let Houston put up 21 points with Taylor/Mills at QB. Houston was in it for a lot of the game.
It’s not about playing the best player in the moment. It’s about starting the development with Fields. Unleash him now and let him learn. I don’t think Fields makes the Bears a worse team than if Dalton was starting.
Thats your opinion. I wouldn’t mind seeing the bears win games and make a play off push. With Minnesota 0-2 it’s definitely possible.
I think it’s just as possible with Fields as it is with Dalton. Andy’s first two games sums up his career. He’s going to have bad and good games. I don’t see why Fields couldn’t match that production. In fact he has the potential to do better. Looking at the Browns this week, they have struggled so far with QBs who are mobile. Both Mahomes and Taylor put up rushing TDs on them. I think Fields could have a good game which includes his running ability.
“Guaranteeing” a mediocre QB his job back no matter what the outcome is? What if Fields plays great the next couple weeks and then gets benched. I think that would piss off or upset anyone who is as competitive as Fields is.
Dang. Good take and probably spot on.
I didn't see anything about a guarantee.
I fully expect Fields to never look back, however...
Nagy coming out saying Dalton is starting when he is healthy sounds like a pretty confident thing to say. And that’s why I put “guaranteeing” in quotes.
Sure but again isn’t the point to win games? If the DL is weak and Chubb is able to rack up yards and touch downs Justin will find himself in a shootout that he’s not experienced enough to win.
And the only way to get that experience is to experience it
Justin Fields balling out will be Dalton's career ending injury.
Its a face saving gesture for the vet. It honestly looks good for the franchise. There's no need to defame a guy who really didn't do anything to deserve getting benched. From what I've heard on podcasts by former player its the type of gesture that doesn't go unnoticed around the league by other veteran players.
