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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
Sport
Jason Lieser

New Bears GM’s top priority: Protect QB Justin Fields at all costs

Fields was sacked 36 times in 12 games as a rookie. | Nam Y. Huh, AP Photos

When the Bears finally hire a general manager, and it at this point it looks like the process will stretch into next week or beyond, he’ll need to get right to work addressing the very problems that created this job opening in the first place.

The priority and overarching goal will be to establish the necessary infrastructure for Justin Fields to grow into a franchise quarterback. In order to get there, the Bears must treat him like he already is.

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