Justin Fields blamed his poor performance against the Buccaneers on his inability to protect the football. Fields threw two interceptions and lost a fumble in the game, which the Bears lost 27-17.
“I’ve got to do a better job of protecting the ball,” Fields said after the game. “I can’t give the other team extra possessions. That’s on me.”
Fields’ interceptions were both costly. The first one came in the second quarter, and it led to a Buccaneers touchdown. The second one came in the fourth quarter, and it sealed the game for the Buccaneers.
Fields’ fumble also came in the fourth quarter. He lost the ball on a sack, and the Buccaneers recovered it and scored a touchdown a few plays later.
Fields’ performance against the Buccaneers was a step back from his performance in Week 1. In Week 1, Fields threw for 231 yards and a touchdown in the Bears’ win over the Texans.
Fields is still a young quarterback, and he is still learning. He has made some mistakes this season, but he has also shown some flashes of brilliance.
Asked what could be making him think too much in the pocket, Justin Fields noted that it could be the coaching.
"When you're fed a lot of information at a point in time and trying to think about that info when you're playing, it doesn't let you feel like yourself." https://t.co/QyNvMjJWLx
— Sean Hammond (@sean_hammond) September 20, 2023The Bears are hoping that Fields will continue to develop and become a franchise quarterback. He has the potential to be a great player, but he needs to protect the football better.
#Bears QB Justin Fields confesses that the coaching staff has him thinking too much as they try to perfect his pocket passing. He says he's thinking too much and become "robotic." He says the dialogue with coaches is strong. pic.twitter.com/7D7JnUQrHU
— Barroom Network (@BarroomNetwork) September 20, 2023My Thoughts
I agree with Fields that he needs to do a better job of protecting the football. Two interceptions and a lost fumble are too many turnovers for any quarterback, but especially for a young quarterback who is still developing.
Fields has shown that he has the talent to be a good quarterback. He has a strong arm and he is mobile. However, he needs to be more careful with the ball if he wants to be successful in the NFL.
I am hopeful that Fields will learn from his mistakes and become a better quarterback. He has the potential to be a franchise player for the Bears.
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