Frantic Bears Fans on Edge Again Over Quarterback Uncertainty
Bears fans are once again on edge as speculation swirls around the team’s quarterback situation, with even the smallest hint sparking a frenzy of reactions.
The latest incident occurred when the Bears included Justin Fields’ photo in an ad for their upcoming 2024 game in London. Fans saw this as a possible sign that Fields would remain the team’s quarterback.
Another incident arose when it was noticed that Fields was no longer following the Chicago Bears on Instagram. However, it was unclear whether he had ever followed them in the first place. Despite this, Fields still has photos on his Instagram account in his Bears uniform, which is often the first thing players remove when they have issues with their team. For example, former Bears receiver Allen Robinson removed team photos from his social media during a negotiation standoff with the team.
These incidents prompted a flood of comments speculating that the Bears had informed Fields or his representatives that he would be traded to another team.
A similar situation occurred when Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported that teams had approached the Bears at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., regarding Fields. However, the true implications of these events for the team’s future remain open to interpretation. Fields is still following the Bears on Twitter, now under the handle “X,” making this easier to discern.
There have been various conflicting signals, from team president Kevin Warren’s positive comments about Fields in an interview with Walter Payton’s son, Jarrett Payton of WGN, to the decision to hire Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator instead of Kliff Kingsbury, who coached Caleb Williams at USC.
The team has not made any official statements, but a press conference with their new offensive coordinator is scheduled for later in the week. Additionally, either coach Matt Eberflus or GM Ryan Poles, or both, will address the media at the NFL Scouting Combine next week.
This uncertainty is likely to continue until there is a definitive report or announcement from the Bears regarding their plans for Fields, including the possibility of a trade.
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