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Justin Fields admits Steelers coaching is better than Bears: ‘It’s not close’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Justin Fields wasn’t perfect in Chicago with the Bears.
But neither were the Bears. While he was there, they encountered several shortcomings, including a lack of talent on the roster, especially on the offensive line (which fans are still seeing now) and on the coaching staff. Fields worked with two different offenses in the three years he spent in Chicago.
After the 2023 season — Fields’ last in Chicago — the Bears dismissed Luke Getsy and a good chunk of the offensive staff, evidenced by the team’s disbelief in their coaching. Unfortunately, Fields was also traded away from the Bears to the Steelers.
But when asked who has the better coaching on the “Not Just Football” podcast with Cam Heyward, Fields got candid.
“Pittsburgh. It’s not close,” Fields said instantly.
Fields has been on a tear since taking over as the team’s starting quarterback to begin the season. Fields inarguably performed his best during their Week 3 contest against the Chargers, as he finished with 245 passing yards, two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) and one interception.
The fourth-year quarterback has led the Steelers to a 3-0 start to their season. However, the team is unwilling to name him the starter as they await veteran Russell Wilson, who’s recovering from a calf injury he sustained before training camp and reinjured just before Week 1.
Still, Fields’ development appears to be going smoother in Pittsburgh than in Chicago. The quarterback is only through three games, but he was quick to praise the Steelers’ coaching. That was never the story in Chicago, especially when he mentioned the difficulty of inhaling the information the Bears threw at him in Year 3.
“You know, could be coaching, I think,” Fields said when asked what led to him playing “robotic” against the Buccaneers during Week 3 of the 2023 season. “At the end of the day, they are doing their job…
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Author : NBC Sports Chicago
Publish date : 2024-09-26 22:16:56
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