Eberflus provides valuable defensive perspective
Fields also loves working with coach Matt Eberflus, who despite a defensive background regularly attends quarterbacks meetings.
“He’s always in our meetings, so he’s always telling us the defense’s job and what each guy’s responsibility is on each coverage they play,” Fields said.
Eberflus was hired by the Bears in January after spending the previous 13 seasons as an NFL defensive assistant, including the last four as Colts defensive coordinator.
“He’s a great person, funny guy, great coach,” Fields said. “Just the way he talks to the team is with confidence. You really believe when he’s talking to the team. I think it’s great for our team, great hearing him. It’s just great to have him as a head coach, great to have him leading our team, so we’re all excited.”
Fields details role as team captain
Named a team captain Wednesday for the 2022 season, Fields feels that his two most vital responsibilities in that role will be “just making sure our culture stays the way it is” and “leading the team in whichever way possible on and off the field.”
“Those are the main qualities to be a leader,” said the second-year quarterback. “Coach [Eberflus] says you’ve got to lead yourself first. I’m going to lead myself first and also lead the guys behind me.”
To Fields, the Bears’ culture involves “our mindset on how we play the game.”
“Play it fast. Play it hard. Play it throughout however long we have to play, whether it’s four quarters, into overtime,” Fields said. “Playing the hardest, playing the toughest and just playing smart.”
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