The Chicago Bears have asked a lot from Justin Fields throughout recent weeks — especially in the run game.
In the Bears’ last two games, the second-year quarterback has surged the ball multiple times.
Subsequently, Fields says he’ll be “tightening back” during training this week.
“My legs just felt weighty after the game. The folks on the strength staff said my (work)load has been high,” he said, per group insider Matt Zahn.
Justin Fields says he’ll be “tapering back” at practice this week. “My legs just felt heavy after the game. The guys on the strength staff said my (work)load has been pretty high.” He has 28 rushes the last 2 weeks.@cbschicagopic.twitter.com/Ql5tFRIgK3
The NFL world is worried about the weight being put on the youthful QB’s shoulders.
“In a real sense conveyed the entire god forsaken group on his back the last 5-multi week,” one fan composed.
“OK that was an incredibly, extremely fun month however … 3-7 and you really need one year from now flawless. Time to play dust storm bears ball. intentionally. please,” one more added.
“No doubt, recharge bud! U merit days off in any case great as you been playing! U needn’t bother with all dat practice!” one more said.
It’s like I keep saying. If you want sustainable offense, his pocket passing game needs to be improved and used a great deal more in the future. You can’t keep expecting this from him every week on the ground. https://t.co/cB9smohP9W
Fields drives all NFL quarterbacks in hurrying with 749 yards and six scores on the season. Given these new remarks from the Bears’ sign guest, that responsibility in the run game could be seeing a drop before long.
The Bears will go head to head against the Atlanta Birds of prey in Seven days 11 matchup on Sunday.
