The Chicago Bears have a star quarterback. Yes, yes, get your microfiber cloth and wipe your glasses, reload this web page, and that sentence still won’t change.
In Justin Fields, the Bears finally have a game-changing quarterback who is expected to light up hapless teams and who is otherwise liable to go OFF against absolutely anyone. I get where you’re coming from — it’s still kind of hard for me to process.
But after Fields cut up and cut through the Dolphins to break the NFL single-game rushing record once held by Michael Vick, and after he won his first career NFC Offensive Player of the Week Award (Note: He’s the only player to do so in a losing effort this season), the chorus is clear: the Bears have a special signal-caller.
Here’s a running list of current NFL stars, coaches, journalists, and former savvy players who all think Fields — again, a Bears quarterback — is on the cusp of being the Next Big Thing. (Note: The numbered list is in no particular order, but that last person might raise an eyebrow or two.)
28
Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins receiver
Tyreek Hill: “I didn’t know Justin Fields was that fast.”
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) November 6, 2022
27
Jaelan Phillips, Miami Dolphins edge rusher
Jaelan Phillips: "Justin Fields is legit, man."
— David Wilson (@DBWilson2) November 6, 2022
26
Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins quarterback
“Dude is a baller.”
Watch this reaction from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when told how many rushing yards Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields had.
(Video via @MiamiDolphins) pic.twitter.com/7nwoUkdQr0
— Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) November 6, 2022
25
Melvin Ingram, Miami Dolphins edge rusher
I asked Dolphins linebacker Melvin Ingram for one word to describe Justin Fields' performance Sunday. He gave me four, but they were all the same:
"Special. Special. Special. Special. It's simple. He's special."
— Mark Potash (@MarkPotash) November 7, 2022
24
Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins head coach
Mike McDaniel on why containing Justin Fields was so difficult: "He's as fast as any skill position
runner. Like he is really, really fast and he can cut and
break tackles. There are a lot of running quarterbacks.
This one in particular I think is very elite and adept at that."— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) November 6, 2022
23
Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions head coach
Dan Campbell said watching Justin Fields on film feels like a combo of watching Deshaun Watson from his Houston days, Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 9, 2022
Head Coach Dan Campbell confirms he did put his feet up last night and drink a beer. It was all going fine until he found out how many yards #Bears QB Justin Fields racked up on the ground yesterday lol. #Lions
— Dannie (@dannierogers___) November 7, 2022
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Ryan Clark, former NFL safety, now ESPN analyst
The Justin Fields experiment is no longer an experiment. He’s showing who he is. Now it’s time to build around him.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) November 6, 2022
Justin Fields deserves his flowers and @Realrclark25 wants his own too 😂👏
"On @GetUpESPN, [I] said 'Right after Lamar, Justin Fields was the most explosive open field runner from the QB position.' And nobody believed me." pic.twitter.com/tVdpZaIB78
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 9, 2022
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Michael Irvin, Hall of Fame receiver (also with Ryan Clark)
them: how many times have you watched this video of Michael Irvin and Ryan Clark hyping up Justin Fields today?
me: yespic.twitter.com/KKGfC39Oa0
— Lee Sova Claypool (@LeeSovaClaypool) November 7, 2022
20
Mina Kimes, ESPN analyst
Really feels like Justin Fields is putting it all together now. It’s fun to watch.
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) November 6, 2022
19
Rex Ryan, former NFL head coach and defensive coordinator, now ESPN analyst
“Justin Fields has the highest ceiling by far of any quarterback out there.”
– Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan on ESPN— Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) November 7, 2022
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Seth Walder, ESPN analyst
In an incredible turnaround: Justin Fields now has the highest QBR this season among NFC North quarterbacks.
— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) November 7, 2022
17
Robert Griffin III, former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, now ESPN analyst
The @bears stopped trying to make Justin Fields “play quarterback”, started letting him “play football” and the results have been SPECTACULAR. Allowing him to use his legs, his arm and his creativity. Justin Fields is having fun again.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 6, 2022
Since the @ChicagoBears decided to properly use Justin Fields’ athleticism, his confidence has SURGED into every area of his game. Fields is more accurate, playing with better rhythm in the pocket and creating when the play isn’t there, like on the 61 yard TD run. Franchise QB.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 9, 2022
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J.T. O'Sullivan, former NFL quarterback
Justin Fields is special special.#DaBears
📽️https://t.co/3cJISoHMKR pic.twitter.com/Li1pXHSO00— The QB School (@theqbschool) November 8, 2022
15
Trent Dilfer, former NFL quarterback
Trent Dilfer on Justin Fields.
“He’s not a sports car, he’s a muscle car”@ParkinsSpiegel
— Mark Grote (@markgrotesports) November 7, 2022
14
Peter King, NBC Sports writer
Football Morning in America is up! 🎉🙌🏼
📣 Jets keep ignoring the noise
❓ This year’s most mysterious trade
🔋 The resurgence of Justin Fields https://t.co/YzXAmqed02— Peter King (@peter_king) November 7, 2022
“The best player in football Sunday? Not Tyreek Hill. Not even Joe Mixon. Justin Fields.”
13
Richard Sherman, former All-Pro cornerback, now Amazon Prime analyst
Crazy how good Justin Fields looks when you play to his strengths and put pressure on the defense to defend all 11
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) November 6, 2022
12
Jarrett Payton, former NFL running back, son of Walter Payton, Chicago sports TV anchor
For all the haters out there, Justin Fields is the dude. As a #Bears fan, I’m enjoying watching him grow every single week. Hats off to the oline and to Luke Getsy for playing to QB1’s strengths. More progress was made today.
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) November 6, 2022
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Kay Adams, FanDuel host
This can be the best QB we’ve ever had in the history of Chicago…
and I think that guy is @justnfields. He is a star in the making. pic.twitter.com/tMdh6qo0zA— Kay Adams (@heykayadams) November 9, 2022
10
Mike Martz, former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator
"He's different and very special."
Early this season, nobody was more critical of Justin Fields than Mike Martz
This week, the former #NFL HC wrote down his thoughts to explain how Fields has evolved into one of the most exciting young players in the league#DaBears pic.twitter.com/QaIeUHvocP
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) November 9, 2022
9
Andrew Siciliano, NFL Network
How special was that @justnfields performance Sunday?
It was Sweetness. @nflnetwork @ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/nozuKpnUFk
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) November 7, 2022
8
Seth Rollins, WWE wrestler
I still hate football….but I wanna interrupt my regularly scheduled tweets to say that @justnfields is a STAR. #BearDown @ChicagoBears @NFL
— Seth “Freakin’” Rollins (@WWERollins) November 7, 2022
7
Chris Long, former NFL defensive end, two-time Super Bowl champion, Kyle Long, former NFL guard
WARNING: NSFW language in the video below:
.@ChicagoBears fans, your QB is looking pretty good. @JOEL9ONE | @Ky1eLong pic.twitter.com/QIOTkPm6oO
— Green Light with Chris Long (@greenlight) November 8, 2022
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Mike Renner, Pro Football Focus analyst
WE ARE ON THE JUSTIN FIELDS HYPE TRAIN🗣️@PFF_Mike
(🎥: @NFLNetwork) pic.twitter.com/lZZWYpNl8P
— PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) November 9, 2022
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Anonymous NFL general manager (reportedly)
“Unstoppable” Justin Fields is only just getting started! 📈https://t.co/nUeosydzXA pic.twitter.com/WRwvgbL3GG
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) November 9, 2022
4
Emmanuel Acho, former NFL linebacker, now FOX Sports 1 analyst
Justin Fields was undoubtedly the best Quarterback in the @NFL this weekend.pic.twitter.com/765NYcjQDz
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 8, 2022
3
Brian Baldinger, former NFL offensive lineman, now NFL analyst (various)
.@ChicagoBears @justnfields in the Bears history has any QB ever entertained and competed quite like Justin did on Sunday Like I say often; #daBears have a coach and a QB! It’s only going to get better. Bears offense is FUN FUN FUN; so is the execution #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/TPBSlKlhZy
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 7, 2022
2
Corey Wootton, former NFL defensive end
Crazy part is Justin fields hasn’t even scratched the surface of what he can be. Imagine next year with another season under his belt with a better Oline, another weapon at WR, and better defense. The league better watch out for JF1! it’s gonna be fun to watch
— Corey Wootton (@CoreyWootton) November 8, 2022
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Michael Vick, former NFL Pro Bowl quarterback
VICK: “I see the guys rallying around him.”
Michael Vick was on an airplane when he got a text and learned he was trending on Twitter.
That’s when Vick discovered that, along with racing past Dolphins defenders, Bears QB Justin Fields was sprinting past Vick in the NFL record book.https://t.co/GWAMUjsWHP
— Chicago Tribune Sports (@ChicagoSports) November 9, 2022
