In my role as curmudgeon and ruiner of joy, I feel compelled to confront Chicago Bears fans with a harsh reality — Justin Fields is probably not going to be The Guy.
Justin Fields undeniably possesses elite traits. He is an intelligent player and an exceptional athlete despite any apparent concerns. As one profile stated shortly after he was drafted, his “combination of athleticism, arm strength and the ability to adjust throws on the fly help make up for the concerns that often show up in his scouting report: the lackluster footwork, the lackluster mechanics, the limitations of the scheme he ran in college.