Colin Cowherd Sets High Bar for Chicago Bears' Performance This Season
Since securing Justin Fields in the 2021 NFL Draft's first round, the Chicago Bears have battled through a dismal 9-24 run. Fields himself has only clinched 5 victories in his 25 starting games. But, according to Colin Cowherd, the third season under Fields' leadership must be exceptional.
On a recent episode of The Herd, Cowherd firmly argued that a 2023 playoff run is a must for the Bears. He emphasized the potential of the current Bears' roster, stating that any competent quarterback should be able to leverage this squad for victory. If Fields fails, Cowherd warns, he might not be the golden boy everyone thinks he is.
"The Bears should be a playoff contender," Cowherd confidently declared.
Naturally, the Chicago Bears themselves might not view Fields' future with the team solely through the lens of a win-loss ratio. Despite an expanded 14-team playoff format making postseason action more achievable, many talented individuals have been barred from the playoffs due to factors that are entirely outside their control�factors that can't be pinned on the quarterback.
However, it's important to note a prevailing tendency in the NFL: an increasing inclination to discard highly-selected quarterbacks before the conclusion of their rookie contracts. This trend reveals a growing impatience amongst teams, always on the hunt for a polished, ready-to-go quarterback within their first two years.
Regardless of whether the Bears make the playoffs or not, there's an onus on Justin Fields to demonstrate considerable growth in his third year. He needs to prove his worth and cement his place as a mainstay in the windy city.
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7 JUILLET | 56 ANSWERS Colin Cowherd Sets High Bar for Chicago Bears' Performance This Season Will the Bears make the playoffs this season? | ||
| Yes | 39 | 69.6 % |
| No | 17 | 30.4 % |
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