Originally posted by elguapo:
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
NFL.com named him the most explosive runner in the NFL
below from NFL.com / using Next Gen Stats:
Rank
1
Justin Fields
Chicago Bears · QB
It's fair to say today's NFL is only going to continue to produce premier runners at the quarterback position.
- Explosive score: 98
- 10+ yard runs: 33
- 10+ pct: 20.6%
- 15+ mph runs: 89 (most in NFL)
- 15+ mph pct: 55.6%
Lamar Jackson's effectiveness on the ground upon becoming the Ravens' full-time starter wasn't the first instance of a quarterback finding success with his legs, but it was a turning point. In the last two seasons, quarterbacks have topped my rankings, and much like last year's top 10, three quarterbacks made my list this time around.
Fields' 2022 season was visually thrilling. Statistically, it was incredible, especially considering the state of the Bears last year.
Too bad he can't throw accurately, go through his reads and he holds the ball too long. He is a turnover machine. But hey, he's a great running back
I think a Hurts style level up is not out of the question here
Hurts I like his game, and the addition of AJ Brown was a major catalyst
we will see if DJ Moore and a full year of Claypool, helps Fields, and by how much
my understanding he knows a lot of the short game isn't as precise as it needs to be, and is working on it this offseason