Matt Eberflus spoke VERY highly of Justin Fields
Sunday's defeat to the Packers brought the Panthers closer to clinching the worst record in the 2023 NFL season, inching the Bears closer to securing the first pick in the 2024 draft. This position results from the Bears' decision to hold on to Justin Fields instead of choosing another quarterback and trading last year's first overall pick to the Panthers. If the Panthers remain at the bottom of the standings, the Bears will face a similar choice this offseason.
The Bears' recent victory over the Cardinals provides additional data for them to consider as they approach this decision. In that game, Fields completed 15 of 27 passes for 170 yards, threw a touchdown pass, and had one interception. He also ran the ball nine times for 97 yards and scored a touchdown. These statistics align with the type of performance Fields frequently delivers, raising the question of whether his passing skills will progress enough for him to evolve into a starting quarterback.
During his postgame press conference, Bears head coach Matt Eberflus praised Fields for his "dynamic scrambles and runs" and noted that Fields frequently looked down the field and made some impressive passes. Eberflus expressed his view that Fields is making progress, emphasizing the value of being the winning quarterback on a successful team.
"I see it as progress," Eberflus remarked. "When you're the winning quarterback on the winning team, that's always a positive sign, right? He has been a crucial part of that success; in the last three out of four wins, he has played a significant role. I certainly see improvement."
With two more games remaining in the season, Fields has the opportunity to further state his case. Ultimately, the Bears will face a pivotal decision that will shape their trajectory for the seasons to come.
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