Justin Fields was touted as the new face of the Chicago Bears when he was selected as the 11th overall pick last year. While he didn't have a great rookie stint, he was pretty solid.
But clearly, the learning curve is still high, and the young quarterback knows it. That's why he's been putting in the work—a lot of work—this offseason. According to a report by Heavy, Fields' longtime confidant and coach Ron Veal recently told the Parkins & Spiegel Show what new Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy wants the former Ohio State standout to improve on.
“We’re trying to speed up his drops a little bit more. Trying to speed up his delivery a little bit more so he can throw the ball on time. A little bit more anticipation. Those are the things we focused on.”
Fields got sacked 12 times in his 10 starts in the regular season, and the Bears also expect him to do a better job of protecting the possession.
“We’re just trying to get (the ball) more secure, a little bit closer to the body, and if he does feel pressure or have pressure, a sack is not a bad thing, you can always punt, but a turnover gives the offense on the opposing team another series to get plays under their belt.”
Veal said he and Field have worked out at least 15 times already. The 23-year-old Bears QB has been training with tight end Cole Kmet and wide receiver Darnell Mooney as well. The willingness of Fields to roll up his sleeves should be a warning to the rest of the NFL that he's not messing around.
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