Why Moving on From Justin Fields Makes Perfect Sense for the Bears

In Chicago this Winter, a question is being asked as often as “What’s the temperature?” “Will the Bears keep Justin Fields or draft a new quarterback with their No. 1 overall pick?” It’s a critical question for this storied team, which faces its most consequential decision yet, one that could determine whether it could rise to become a viable, contending franchise.& There is plenty of support for the contingent of fans that want to keep its current signal caller.& Fields has improved as a passer every year since arriving in the NFL in 2021 when the Bears selected him with the 11th overall pick in that year’s draft. Last season, he achieved career highs in completion percentage and passer rating.& Plus, Fields has made eye-popping plays as a thrower and runner. Some looked like they could belong on an “AND1” mixtape. He also looked competent despite playing in a suboptimal offense with a deficient line and only one difference-making player in wide receiver DJ Moore. Ultimately, Fields demonstrated why Chicago, a franchise long starved of quality quarterback play, should stick with him going forward. Few at his position are as physically dynamic and explosive. He could make even greater strides...