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Andy Dalton doesn’t apologize for being the Bears’ starter

Andy Dalton might be his coach’s pick to start at quarterback in Week 1, but he’s not the people’s choice. That title belongs to Justin Fields, the Ohio State rookie on whose right arm Bears fans have staked the franchise’s future.

Dalton, to his credit, seems to know as much. Tuesday, the 33-year-old was asked whether possible fan fervor over Fields at a training camp practice — say, cheers after a great throw by the rookie — will stoke his competitiveness.

“I’m sure I’ll be making big plays, too, and hopefully they’ll be cheering at the same time,” he said.