Have you already labeled Justin Fields a bust?

[Black Rainbow]

Some posters keep mentioning how many of us have already given up on Fields, he's a bust, stick a fork in him...we need to draft another QB.

I think these posters are confusing skepticism/criticism with complete abandonment. There's nothing wrong with critiquing a high profile, young QB week to week.

I have LITTERALLY seen ONE regular poster call him a bust. Let's set the record straight, so these posters can stop with the false accusations and defensive hyperbole.

 

[Heidenlarm]

Not yet.

 

[Black Rainbow]

The one guy I've seen call Fields a bust has reported...lol.

We'll see if there's more...

 

[didshereallysaythat]

No but if I was asked what my prediction would be about his NFL career, I think bust would be a strong consideration. And the same goes for all the QBs in the 2021 NFL draft including Mac Jones tbh. I have not seen enough of any of them. Until we see evidence that they can lead a team, then the skepticism is going to exist.

 

[Bearly]

Not yet.

This

 

[dbldrew]

No its to early to say that, he has a flaw in his game that if he cant improve then yes he will be a bust just like Mitch ended up. You can have all the arm talent in the world, be mobile, fast, etc.. but if you cant quickly process what your seeing on the field then you have no chance at being a quality nfl QB. We will have a better understanding of where he is trending towards the end of the year.

 

[Rise]

i still believe in him but his coaches have to help him out. Time to simplify.

 

[Black Rainbow]

No but if I was asked what my prediction would be about his NFL career, I think bust would be a strong consideration. And the same goes for all the QBs in the 2021 NFL draft including Mac Jones tbh. I have not seen enough of any of them. Until we see evidence that they can lead a team, then the skepticism is going to exist.

I considered putting an option in for "No, but I'm leaning towards bust." But I wanted it to be clear to his defenders who has ACTUALLY jumped the fence.

Maybe I'll do a "which way are you leaning after week 5."

 

[Bearly]

Too early to lean if your reasonable. Good to know what you don't know.

I wonder how this would have gone in Miami with Tua after game 2 last year.

 

[Anytime23]

Imagine really believing that there isn't already a massive amount of Bears fans giving up on a QB after 12 games. Some people on this board act like this is their first year of being a Bears fan.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

I considered putting an option in for "No, but I'm leaning towards bust." But I wanted it to be clear to his defenders who has ACTUALLY jumped the fence.

Maybe I'll do a "which way are you leaning after week 5."

The narrative is that the 49ers and Packers have good defenses and the 49ers game was played in a monsoon. That and it was his first games under a new regime.

These next couple games against the Texans and Giants are huge for his confidence. If he struggles the same way, it could get really ugly.

 

[Heidenlarm]

This

It's getting closer to yes though. For me.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

Imagine really believing that there isn't already a massive amount of Bears fans giving up on a QB after 12 games. Some people on this board act like this is their first year of being a Bears fan.

After the amount of fans that gave up on Trubisky in less than 12 games, I agree.

 

[didshereallysaythat]

It's getting closer to yes though. For me.

Well, for me there are several categories. Bust is obviously at the lowest end but it's not just franchise QB or bust. A perfect example would be Kirk Cousins. He is not really a franchise QB but he certainly is not a bust.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

I may be wrong but weren't you calling him bustin fields ?

 

[Heidenlarm]

Might be worse when all is said and done.

 

[KoreanBear]

I got one foot on a banana peel

 

[abegibronlives]

Not yet.

Exactly where I'm at...The sample size is too small, he is not in a favorable position, and has a brand new OC to work with in his second season. These are valid reasons to remain optimistic.

That said, he needs to start progressing. Excuses don't feed the bulldog.

 

[ThatGuyRyan]

to the question, I would give him the rest of the season and come back and answer. I have said several times, by mid season you should see improvements if the game is still too fast then concern for sure.

 

[BaBaBlacksheep]

After the amount of fans that gave up on Trubisky in less than 12 games, I agree.

And they were proven right.