AUGUST 18, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
JUSTIN FIELDS #2 - QUARTERBACK - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
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Why the Bears should wait to start Justin Fields The popular move might be for the Bears to start rookie Justin Fields in the season opener. But it's also a risky play, since every first-ro...
Rookie QBs had impressive debuts, fueling more hype
Justin Fields outshined his fellow first-round quarterbacks in their preseason openersAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Halas Intrigue Episode 171: The Bears' bad day The hits kept coming at Halas Hall. Just not the kind the Bears hoped to see.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM
Similar QB battles exist with Bears, Saints, Pats and Broncos
Colin Cowherd has spotted a common thread among four starting QB battles going on around the NFL this preseason.AUGUST 18, 2021
Dalton supports Bears fans' excitement for Fields, but makes it clear 'right now, it's my time' Bears QB Andy Dalton supports the excitement in Chicago for Justin Fields, but maintains that the rookie will have to wait until his time is...
AUGUST 18, 2021 • NFL.COM
Andy Dalton: Justin Fields 'is going to have a great career — but right now it's my time' Dalton will play more Saturday than he did in the opener — at least twice as many snaps as last week. His goals are simple.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM
Bears' Andy Dalton: Justin Fields has bright future, 'but right now is my time' Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton said Wednesday that while he expects rookie QB Justin Fields to have a great career, right now is his "time....
AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Colin Cowherd offers early preseason evaluations on high-profile NFL players
Which high-profile NFL faces are trending up, down or sideways after early preseason action? Colin Cowherd breaks it down.AUGUST 18, 2021
The 5 first-round quarterbacks: What they did well and what they need to work on after their first NFL snaps Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields and Mac Jones gave their teams (and fans) things to like in their preseason debuts.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Surgery for Bears OL Teven Jenkins; QB Justin Fields injured
The Chicago Bears are without both of their top 2021 draft picksAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bears rookie QB Justin Fields out with groin injury, in question for Bills game Bears coach Matt Nagy will hold Fields out of practice Wednesday, but remains optimistic that he will be ready for a preseason game Saturday...
AUGUST 18, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM
Bothered by sore groin Fields is dealing with groin soreness and won't practice Wednesday, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact At the beginning of the week, coach Matt Nagy said Fields would start to see more reps with WR Allen Robinson and other starters. That may still happen, but Andy Dalton continued to get most of the first-team snaps Tuesday (per Adam Jahns of The Athletic) and Fields now will miss at least one of the Bears' practices leading up to Saturday's preseason game against Buffalo. While Nagy has called Dalton his starter multiple times, Fields showed his potential in the preseason opener, throwing for one TD and rushing for another to lead the Bears to a 20-13 win over Miami. Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports that coach Matt Nagy still expects Fields to play this Saturday, though the Bears will be careful with him in practice this week.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Bears Q&A: Does Justin Fields hold the ball too long? What's causing all the injuries in training camp? Will Mitch Trubisky get booed Saturday at Soldier Field? The Chicago Bears play their second preseason game Saturday, with rookie quarterback Justin Fields expected to get another long look as Mitc...
AUGUST 18, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
McGraw: Bears aren't the right team for rookie QB Fields to step in and win The popular move might be for the Bears to start rookie Justin Fields in the season opener. But it's also a risky play, since every first-ro...
AUGUST 18, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Making sense of Matt Nagy's plan for Justin Fields moving forward LAKE FOREST, Ill. — After an encouraging showing against the Miami Dolphins to open preseason, every question asked to Chicago Bears head co...
AUGUST 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bears QB Watch: Here's how Justin Fields and Andy Dalton fared on Day 14 of training camp Here’s a look at how Bears QBs Justin Fields and Andy Dalton performed during the 14th practice of training camp on Monday.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Bears latest to hold a hotshot NFL rookie QB back, before throwing him into action less prepared than he should be Andy Dalton still slated to start season for Chicago over Justin Fields
AUGUST 16, 2021 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Context crucial when evaluating Jones, Fields, other rookie QBs, Colin Cowherd says
The rookie QB class had varying results over the weekend. When it comes to grading, Colin Cowherd warns that context is key.AUGUST 16, 2021
Locksley says Terrapins ready for next step forward
Michael Locksley’s first season as Maryland's coach was a struggle, and his second was significantly truncated because of the coronavirus pandemicAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Column: Whether it's Week 1 or later, Matt Nagy's top preseason goal is clear — preparing Justin Fields to be the Chicago Bears starting quarterback The Chicago Bears are preparing Justin Fields to be QB1, and whether he’s in that role Sept. 12 or at some point later in the first half of...
AUGUST 16, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Bears camp notes: Andy Dalton, Justin Fields have subpar days; RB Khalil Herbert praised; injury list remains long The top two Bears QBs exchanged interceptions Monday as key players such as Teven Jenkins and Roquan Smith remain sidelined with injuries.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Could get first-team reps soon Coach Matt Nagy suggested Monday that Fields will start to get more reps with WR Allen Robinson and other starters, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.
Impact Nagy hasn't backed off on naming Andy Dalton his starter, but the coach at least will help his rookie first-round pick prepare for the inevitable takeover. Fields initially struggled in his preseason debut Saturday against Miami, but he followed three straight three-and-outs with three consecutive scoring drives to salvage the day. While he may get some first-team reps soon, Fields reportedly continued his work with the second unit at Monday's practice.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What's next for Justin Fields? Bears see real progress but stick to plan with rookie QB The Bears are continuing to be patient with their talented young quarterback despite his strong play in the preseason opener.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Stroud is frontrunner as freshmen battle for Buckeyes QB job
Ohio State coach Ryan Day is as eager as anyone to see which of the three freshmen competing to start at quarterback will emerge to run the offenseAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
