Ex-NFL quarterback explains interesting caveat in Justin Fields’ future originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The big question for the Bears is whether they will stick with Justin Fields, or look for a new franchise quarterback. Former quarterback, Robert Griffin III, shared his insights on what might happen in the offseason.
“To me, this all boils down to what happens with the coaching staff,” Griffin III said on ESPN’s Get Up! “If you bring in a new coaching staff and you bring in a new GM, they’re probably going to get a new quarterback. If they keep the current staff, then they build around Justin Fields. The only way they don’t move on from him with a new coach, I believe, is if they go get a guy like Ryan Day.”
Field’s future relies heavily on the decisions surrounding Ryan Poles and Matt Eberflus too, both of whom have faced doubts this season. The unknowns surrounding management and coaching must be addressed before the quarterback situation can be resolved.
Fields’ development this season is undeniable. He’s thrown for just over 1,800 yards, increased his yards-per-game mark, and has 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. His completion percentage has also improved to ~63%.
The question remains – where will Fields end up being a successful quarterback? The answer may lie in the decisions made by those in charge.
“Justin Fields will be a really good quarterback somewhere,” Griffin III said. “What I’ve seen from him over the past three games, or since he’s gotten back from injury, is he’s playing much more efficient football.”
