Justin Fields is gearing up for his first NFL start when the Bears travel to Cleveland to face the Browns on Sunday, where Chicago will be looking to make it 10 straight wins against the AFC North.
With Andy Dalton sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee, Fields gets a chance to make a strong case for why he should become the permanent starter. Listening to what Fields’ teammates and coaches have said about the rookie heading into Sunday’s game, it’s hard to ignore the respect they have for Fields.
Here’s what Fields’ coaches and teammates have said about him ahead of his first start: