In case you haven’t heard, the Chicago Bears need to make their minds up about the quarterback position. Justin Fields has been the team’s starter for the last few seasons, but whether he stays in the Windy City has been up for debate. The Bears own the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft and could potentially take USC’s Caleb Williams.
All of this is to say that the Bears have a decision to make. Until then, we’ve gotten a lot of silly debates and discussions. On Thursday, new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron took the podium at the Bears’ facility. During the press conference, quarterback play was discussed. Waldron delivered an answer that will probably appease… anybody right now, really.
Shane Waldron on what intrigues him with the Bears quarterback: “A core group of players that are already in place on offense, including the quarterback that played at a high level and has displayed the ability to win football games and make plays…”
Justin Fields = QB1 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/x1sClE5a2f
— Justin Fields Fan Club (@JustinFieldsFC) February 22, 2024
“Obviously, it’s a unique spot in the Draft to have the first overall pick, the ninth overall pick,” Waldron said. He continued and then added, “A group of players already on offense, who played quarterback at a high level. And have displayed the ability to win football games and make plays.”
After his press conference, some locals noted how Waldron played it off well by not mentioning Fields by name.
Bears OC Shane Waldron just highlighted some of the things that Justin Fields can do well without saying his name.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) February 22, 2024
Shane Waldron doing a great job & not talking about a specific QB lmaoo pic.twitter.com/v2sBwSa53o
— 79th & Halas Podcast (@79thAndHalas) February 22, 2024
Shane Waldron held his tongue yet he still spoke highly of Fields 🤷🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/zY8AlyYazB
— Sadeek 🪐 (@SadeekNextWave) February 22, 2024
Though one emerged with a counter opinion.
Why won't Shane Waldron say "Justin Fields"? Everything is "the quarterback." Making it more awkward than it has to be.
— Jason Lieser (@JasonLieser) February 22, 2024
Considering how well Caleb Williams played at USC, it makes sense that the same could be said for him coming out of college. But stressing that continuity certainly makes things interesting.
The debate, and the situation, wages on in Chicago.
