Justin Fields 'In a Great Spot' Learning Bears' New Offense, Matt Eberflus Says

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said quarterback Justin Fields is in a great spot as he learns the team's new offense.

Eberflus made comments about Fields comfort level on a Bears senior writer.

"I think he's in a great spot. He's been meeting with the offensive staff, and he feels very comfortable in this offense. This is a rhythm-and-timing offense. It's based in the west coast system. It's going to be very quarterback-friendly for him. It's been quarterback-friendly for a lot of guys in the past.

"You can see the way that it's coached, the rhythm and timing of it, of the passing game, is really going to help him understand when to get rid of the ball, what his progressions are. He's going to have a clear understanding of what the offense is. And he's really doing a good job right now of grasping that and helping to teach it to the other players as well."

The Bears hired the former Colts defensive coach as their new head coach in January. Matt Nagy was let go after the 2021 season. Getsy was the quarterbacks coach for the Packers.

In February, Getsy talked to Mayer about how important it was to build the offense around the quarterback.

"He's the decision-maker on every single play. Whether it's the decision between, 'let's run plan A versus play B,' or adjusting the protection or going through a progression, he's got decisions to make on every single play that other people don't have that affect the game. This game is built around the ball. Turnovers are the No. 1 dictator of who wins the football game, so if he has the ball and he's the decision-maker, that's got to be the starting point."

The Bears will have a three-day voluntary mini camp next week.

Eberflus said that Fields was excited to get started with the team.

Fields will be the quarterback this year after Andy Dalton led the depth chart last year. He completed 58.9 percent of his passes in the 12 games he played for 1,870 passing yards and seven touchdown. The former Ohio State star ran for over 400 yards and two scores.