What are Justin Fields’ most important checkpoints in 2023?
Sept 5, 2023 7:43:02 GMT -6
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Post by JABF on Sept 5, 2023 7:43:02 GMT -6
This is a GREAT article behind a paywall - but we can sure talk about the subject ourselves. The jist of the article is that Fields' 2023 pass/fail test will cover 7 main focus areas:
1. Passing yards of 4,000 or more.
2. Ball security. 10 or fewer picks and 8 or fewer fumbles. He was horrific in this area last season.
3. Durability. Fields has missed more games because of injury or illness (seven) than he has won (five). He must get on the other side of that ledger — as soon as possible. Like Jenkins, he has to play to help the Bears.
4. Sacks. Fields’ 2022 sack rate of 14.7% was not only the worst in the NFL by far, but also the fourth-worst among quarterbacks with at least 250 pass attempts since sacks became an official stat in 1982... The 2023 goal: Fewer than 40 sacks and a sack rate of 8% or better.
5. Explosives. In 2022, Fields had 32 completions of at least 20 yards, including five touchdowns. A significant uptick is reasonable to expect. The 2023 goal: 45 explosive completions and at least seven TD passes from outside the red zone.
6. Clutch Play. NFL quarterbacks are defined by how they perform late in close games. This season should provide Fields ample opportunity to answer that bell. The 2023 goal: At least two game-winning drives. A fourth-quarter passer rating of 82.0 or above. And an average of at least 5.8 points in the fourth quarter.
7. Direction, juice, momentum. Poles’ definition of the next level? “Win more games.” The 2023 goal: Seven victories.
1. Passing yards of 4,000 or more.
2. Ball security. 10 or fewer picks and 8 or fewer fumbles. He was horrific in this area last season.
3. Durability. Fields has missed more games because of injury or illness (seven) than he has won (five). He must get on the other side of that ledger — as soon as possible. Like Jenkins, he has to play to help the Bears.
4. Sacks. Fields’ 2022 sack rate of 14.7% was not only the worst in the NFL by far, but also the fourth-worst among quarterbacks with at least 250 pass attempts since sacks became an official stat in 1982... The 2023 goal: Fewer than 40 sacks and a sack rate of 8% or better.
5. Explosives. In 2022, Fields had 32 completions of at least 20 yards, including five touchdowns. A significant uptick is reasonable to expect. The 2023 goal: 45 explosive completions and at least seven TD passes from outside the red zone.
6. Clutch Play. NFL quarterbacks are defined by how they perform late in close games. This season should provide Fields ample opportunity to answer that bell. The 2023 goal: At least two game-winning drives. A fourth-quarter passer rating of 82.0 or above. And an average of at least 5.8 points in the fourth quarter.
7. Direction, juice, momentum. Poles’ definition of the next level? “Win more games.” The 2023 goal: Seven victories.
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What are Justin Fields’ most important checkpoints in 2023? Setting goals for the Chicago Bears QB in 7 categories.
By Dan Wiederer
What are Justin Fields’ most important checkpoints in 2023? Setting goals for the Chicago Bears QB in 7 categories.
By Dan Wiederer
