All the drama of where former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields goes in the 2021 NFL draft is finally over. He is now a Chicago Bear and it seems the entire Windy City has been swept up with Fields’ fever. The city and personality of the former Heisman finalist should be a match made on Lakeshore Drive heaven.
And while many are on the edge of their seats in anticipation for what the rookie can do, the Bears’ brass has laid out a plan for the No. 11 overall pick to be developed behind named starter Andy Dalton. But how long will that last? Especially if Chicago piles up too many losses on top of the heads of a coach and general manager that have jobs on the line.
USA TODAY’s Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz doesn’t buy it. He thinks Fields will be a part of the blueprint of the offense sooner rather than later. In fact, Middlehust-Schwartz identified 17 rookies he believes will make the biggest impact during the 2021-2022 season, and Fields is among them.
Here’s what the USA TODAY writer says about Fields.
