Justin Fields faces backlash from fans after setting up wild expectations for 2023

Justin Fields faces backlash from fans after setting up wild expectations for 2023 - “This guy is pretty delusional”

Modified Jul 21, 2023 06:11 GMT

The 2023 season has not even begun yet, and Justin Fields already has a very lofty goal to achieve.

It is no secret that Fields is the most promising quarterback the Chicago Bears have ever had. Last season he broke out as a sophomore, rushing for 1,143 yards, the second-most QB rushing yards in league history and the most in franchise history.

That feat included 178 against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9 - the most in a single regular-season game.

Speaking on 'All Things Covered', he predicted himself becoming the first-ever Bears quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards:

Who is the Chicago Bears' passing leader? Analyzing Justin Fields' chances of breaking the record in 2023

Quarterback has historically not been a strong suit for the Bears, even though the likes of Jim McMahon, Jim Harbaugh, Jay Cutler and Mitch Trubisky have stood under center.

But Justin Fields can change that, and there are some records that he can realistically break, assuming he stays with the team for a long time.

First off is the one he wants to break this year - most passing yards in a single season. Erik Kramer currently holds it, at 3,838 yards in 1995. He also set a franchise-best 29 touchdowns.

Both are certainly attainable for Fields, given the surprising depth of the Bears' receiving corps. Darnell Mooney, who broke out in Fields' first year in the league, is returning from a 2022 ankle injury, and tight end Cole Kmet had a breakout season in his stead, leading the team in receiving statistics.

Mid-season acquisitions Chase Claypool and Dante Pettis are also looking to prove their worth, while veteran tight end Robert Tonyan reunites with former Green Bay Packers teammate Equanimeous St. Brown.

The overall goal for him, however, is to break the franchise records. Cutler holds most of them, in passing yards (23,443), completions (2,020) and touchdowns (154).

With Fields showing plenty of promise this early, he could very well break them before his career is over.

About the author

Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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