PHOENIX – Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Bears’ brass made two declarations that would guide their decisions throughout free agency and the draft.
The first was that Justin Fields made significant strides in his second season, enough to prove he’s worth building around in 2023 while hoping he becomes the franchise’s long-term option at quarterback.
The second was that Fields needs to keep improving, especially as a passer, and the Bears have been trying to do their part to help facilitate that goal.
“Justin took a step in the right direction,” coach Matt Eberflus said at the NFL’s annual league meetings.