All offseason, much of the conversation in Chicago has centered around how little the Bears did to improve the supporting cast around Justin Fields.
Jason Peters thought the offensive line needed to come together, which then summarily looked terrible in spurts in Seattle. Meanwhile, our Christian D’Andrea believes the Bears have the worst receiving corps in pro football. (And he’s probably not wrong.)
But things seemed to look more cohesive for Fields and the Bears against the Browns (-3.5) on Saturday night. Because, for once, the Chicago offense looked kind of competent. Dare anyone say they even looked like a professional attack!
It started with a Fields dime to Ryan Griffin in the end zone and ballooned from there:
Justin Fields fits the TD throw between the CB and S. pic.twitter.com/RfCoj9AD4Q
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) August 27, 2022
My goodness, what a dart between coverage.
All told, after an early punt, the Fields Bears offense scored touchdowns on three of four first-half possessions. In the final exhibition before an essential season in his development starts, here’s how the second-year quarterback fared in particular. Warning — Your eyes might hurt from sparkling light:
Bears QB Justin Fields: 14-of-16 for 156 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 INT and a passer rating of 146.9.
— Kevin Fishbain (@kfishbain) August 28, 2022
Even in a preseason context where notable Browns like all-world pass rusher Myles Garrett didn’t play, just two incomplete passes and three passing scores in a dress rehearsal is impressive. It’s also a bit surprising coming from the Bears — given that poor supporting cast on paper.
There’s no guarantee that Fields and the Bears will transfer over this production to the real games — especially with other squads’ defenders all playing — but this might have been a promising and eye-opening step forward in Chicago.
Bears fans were elated to see Fields light it up in Cleveland
Justin Fields looks good. If the oline can give him time, the young man will ball. Simple. #Bears
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) August 27, 2022
Justin Fields smiling on the sidelines pic.twitter.com/LF1oXybHyu
— Gustavo (@iamvega1982) August 28, 2022
I can’t wait for Justin Fields to absolutely ball out in year two. pic.twitter.com/RGucsxKNCu
— Adam Pfeifer (@APfeifer24) August 28, 2022
You couldn’t have written a better night for Justin Fields.#DaBears
— Harrison Graham (@HGrahamNFL) August 28, 2022
I’ve seen enough. Fields for MVP https://t.co/kLaOFgvSYC
— . (@1WayRJ) August 27, 2022
I'm watching the Browns broadcast on NFL+ … this is what they had to say on Justin Fields after one quarter:
"He's been outstanding."
— Will DeWitt (@Wi11DeWitt) August 27, 2022
I know it's the preseason. I know a lot of the Browns D starters are not playing, but Justin Fields looks like a good QB, and the Bears may surprise some people.
— Sindy (@SweetSinnndy) August 28, 2022
Justin Fields carving the Browns up right now 😮💨 giving me some confidence
— Weez (@_HeartNSoles) August 28, 2022
Shoot-ah! pic.twitter.com/m0gNDYD3eN
— Jack M Silverstein (@readjack) August 28, 2022
You guys remember what happened the last time Justin Fields and the #Bears played in Cleveland? pic.twitter.com/KNey0ZcQcn
— Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. (@wiltfongjr) August 28, 2022
Justin Fields is my quarterback. pic.twitter.com/QEfZjGz9Gk
— Windy City Gridiron (@WCGridiron) August 28, 2022
