Quarterback Justin Fields made it clear: The Chicago Bears quarterback wants to play more freely. What can Luke Getsy do to spark Fields and an underperforming offense?
Bears quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, left, and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy look at their charts in the second quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.The Bears made big headlines with the resignation of defensive coordinator Alan Williams on Wednesday and double media sessions with quarterback Justin Fields, who suggested coaching had, at least in part, led him to “robotic” play.
Mahomes does a lot of things better than nearly every quarterback who has played the game. The Bears’ blunder, which has been well-chronicled, has set the franchise back as far as the Chiefs’ stroke of genius to trade up and select him with the No. 10 pick has elevated that franchise. The Chiefs have won two Super Bowls since.
Which brings us back to the Bears, who are desperate to find some momentum on offense with Fields and flip the script. General manager Ryan Poles met with reporters Thursday morning in an effort to reset the tone and express faith in the coaches and Fields. It’s not a stretch to say he might have to consider a new quarterback after this season, but with 15 games remaining, the Bears aren’t going to abandon hope.
The Green Bay Packers had an edge defender mirroring Fields on bootlegs in the opener. On zone reads, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive ends stood square to the line of scrimmage waiting for Fields and basically telling him the only play was to hand off to a running back. The ends were not crashing to add numbers against Khalil Herbert or Roschon Johnson plowing up the middle.
Add more run-pass options to the game plan. They didn’t use a lot of RPOs in the first two games. This is marrying a run with a pass play and having Fields react based on what the front is showing him. Inside zone with screens. Inside zone with a quick glance route. Inside zone with a tight end pop pass. There’s one defined read, which makes it easy for Fields. This is basic stuff, but that is where the Bears are, and Fields won’t have to overthink it.
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