This chart really puts in perspective how little help QB Justin Fields has around him
It's no surprise to anyone when you hear that the Bears don't have a lot of dangerous offensive weapons. You could almost make a case that they have none. With that being said, it's hard to evaluate QB Justin Fields' play when he has little to no help surrounding him.
Indeed, check out this graphic that shows just how little help he has.
This is not an excuse for every bad play Fields has had so far this year, but it can explain a good majority of them.
Next offseason, the Bears will have very large cap space and they should be able to help the situation. Until then, the new regime signed lower-tier veterans on minimal value deals to surround Fields with on the offensive side of the ball. The team has a young offensive line and a plethora of fringe-roster wide receivers around him. This is a recipe for disaster.
Despite the Bears' 2-2 win-loss record, Fields ranks near the bottom of the league in a multitude of passing stats compared to other NFL QBs. For example, his 67 pass attempts are 30 lower than Mac Jones' 97, who ranks 30th in the category.
This must change if the Bears want to have success. However, at this very moment, I honestly don't see a path where the situation gets a lot better...
