Cowherd's pointed critique was punctuated with comparisons to luminaries such as Lamar Jackson, Cam Newton, Steve Young, and Mike Vick, all of whom have significantly decorated careers and, according to Cowherd, indisputable claims to spots in the pantheon of elite running quarterbacks. Meanwhile, Fields' record, with a mere six wins under his belt, didn't measure up in Cowherd's view.
In a refreshing counterpoint to Cowherd's incendiary remarks, San Francisco 49ers' standout, Nick Bosa, stood up to praise Fields in no uncertain terms, lauding him as the most impressive running quarterback he'd ever encountered. Bosa's thoughts were encapsulated in his quote:
"He's probably the best running quarterback I've seen like Mike Vick out there. I think his throwing ability is going to keep getting better."
There's no denying Fields' prowess when it comes to rushing the football - he's proven a formidable challenge for defenses across the league. During the previous season, Fields tallied an impressive 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns over 160 carries. Yet, Bosa contends that Fields' passing game has room to grow - a potential development that would truly augment his threat on the field.
Sceptics abound, but the Bears remain committed to Fields as their franchise quarterback. Fields now finds himself surrounded by a promising cast, including the recent addition of DJ Moore, giving him no room for excuses not to deliver an outstanding season. The potential chemistry between Fields and Moore is tantalizing, and the NFL world is eagerly waiting to see what strides they will make together this year.
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22 JUILLET | 68 ANSWERS Nick Bosa Praises Justin Fields Highly, Ignoring Colin Cowherd's Stern Criticism of Bears' QB Is Justin Fields a top 100 player in the NFL? | ||
Yes | 61 | 89.7 % |
No | 7 | 10.3 % |
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