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Just when we thought we’d closed the book on bad offense heading into Justin Fields’ second year, things have gone from bad to worse for the Bears. It’s been an abysmal showing on offense, with one exception. So let’s start with the lone positive — the run game. While nothing else has worked, Chicago has one of the best rushing offenses in the NFL. They’ve averaging 170.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks second in the league. David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert have been complimentary backs while Fields has been a big part of the run game over the last couple of weeks (which isn’t necessarily designed).
The passing game has been a disaster from the jump, and the Bears are the worst passing offense in the league — and it’s not even close. Chicago is averaging just 122.8 passing yards per game, which is dead last. But considering the porous offensive line that has Fields as among the most pressured quarterbacks in the NFL, a lack of proven receivers and first-year play caller, it’s no surprise.
Obviously, the biggest concern at this point is Fields’ development in a crucial second season. Especially given that Fields looks like he’s regressed after his rookie season. This offensive line and receiving corp isn’t conducive to success for a young quarterback. The hope at this point is that Fields survives the 2022 season without any permanent damage so that GM Ryan Poles can build up the roster around him in 2023.
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