Bears quarterback Justin Fields is entering his pivotal second season, where the expectation is he’ll take a big step forward in his development. But there’s been a lot of concern about Fields entering 2022, which has to do with the talent around him in the passing game and along the offensive line.
He doesn’t have the most attractive supporting cast — with wide receiver Darnell Mooney, running back David Montgomery and tight end Cole Kmet his only proven options. But Chicago is installing a new offense under Luke Getsy that fits Fields’ strengths, which should go a long way in Fields’ development alone.
Fields landed at 23rd on Chris Simms’ top 40 QBs list, which was 16 spots higher than his 39th ranking at this point last year. Fields also ranks ahead of the likes of other young quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence (24th), Jalen Hurts (25th), Tua Tagovailoa (29th) and Trey Lance (31st).
