Just a taste of Adam Jahn’s article from The Athletic today:
“When
Justin Fields, for now a backup in Chicago, takes the field for team drills during Bears training camp,
Allen Robinson, a first-teamer, often leaves it. At some point, that will change. But for now, the
Bears’ best receiver has a front-row seat to the development of the team’s prized rookie quarterback on the offense’s sideline.
“It’s been fun watching him,” Robinson said.
Everyone at Halas Hall — from those who evaluated him before the draft to those currently coaching him or playing with him every day to
those wearing No. 1 jerseys and shirts in the temporary stands — would say the same. As it should be, Fields’ natural arm talent is captivating camp.
On Sunday, one of Fields’ best throws was a side-armed touchdown pass to receiver
Riley Ridley in the back of the end zone and just past defensive back
Xavier Crawford during a team drill in the red zone. It came on the run to his left after he eluded some pressure.
Fields’ side-armed throws and deep-ball hits haven’t altered the Bears’ plan for him just yet. He’s still behind
Andy Dalton, who also has played well. But you’d have to think that the Bears are, at the very least, thinking about slightly deviating from their plan for Fields, whether it’s occasional snaps with the Bears’ best receivers and tight ends or different calls in practice.”
The article is titled:
Justin Fields arm talent is taking over Bears training camp. What’s next for the rookie.
