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New Bears defensive end DeMarcus Walker was asked whether he considered who was playing quarterback when picking a new team while giving his Defense Winds Championship speech on Thursday. rice field. Those guys have a lot to do with winning championships, too.
“Sorry for my French,” he said. “abso[bleeping]-Lutery.
Whether or not Justin Fields can be the Bears’ franchise quarterback for the next decade may still be out of the question, but he’s drawing free agents to Harras Hall in his first few days of free agency. His run on the highlight reel last season was the talk of the league, even as his passing called for improvement.
The Bears haven’t had a quarterback really attractive to free agency since 2018, when Mitch Trubisky finished an impressive second season. It included Trubisky, Nick Foles, and Andy Dalton.
Even at this time last season, no one knew Fields would be so dynamic.
“I’m really excited.” I’ve heard a lot, we’ve been talking about it for a few days and I’m looking forward to going out on the field.”
As with Walker, he’s on the other side of the practice field.
“Justin Fields is someone I would never want to fight alongside.
When it comes to free agency, money is king. But the best way to ensure you’re joining a winning team is to pick a team with a standout quarterback.
The Bears’ new linebacker Tremaine Edmunds chased Fields to prevent a scramble when he played for the Bills in December. yes, they’re going to do their thing…
“I am thrilled to be working with him.”
Walker has seen what happens with bad quarterback plays. In four seasons with the Broncos, one with the Texans, and one with the Titans, he’s played with bona fide starters: Trevor Simian, Brock Osweiler, Paxton Lynch, Case Keenum, Joe Flacco, Drew Locke, and Brandon Allen. , Jeff Driskel, Brett Rippien, Davis Mills, Tyrod Taylor, Josh Dobbs, Malik Willis.
Only Ryan Tannehill, who I played with last year, is league average.
“Some humble years,” he said.
By contrast, Walker said he was glad Fields knew his background information when the two met in the Bears’ weight room on Thursday.
Guard Nate Davis was on the same Titans team as Walker last year.
“Justin Fields, he checks all those boxes, man…” Davis said. is the person you want to block.
Linebacker TJ Edwards, who signed a three-year contract Wednesday, grew up a Bears fan at Lake Villa. He knows their checked quarterback history.”I understand everything.
He saw it firsthand when the Eagles played the Bears in December.
“For sure, I knew he was fast because of what he could do. I knew he had strong arms,” he said. “But I didn’t know he was a big guy. It’s not a small quarterback. So I think it certainly matters how strong he is and how he moves and makes the right decisions. increase.”
That level of excitement is new around Harras Hall. The Bears didn’t have a 4,000-yard passer. He was the only quarterback in the Pro Bowl since the NFL/AFL merger. Jim McMahon in 1986 and Trubisky, the injury stand-in five years earlier.
Now at least they have hope.
Free agents can see it.
“After watching last year, I was very impressed with the ability he has,” said quarterback PJ Walker, who signed to become Fields’ backup on Thursday. saw him in college…I’m always excited for him and a fan of his.”
