‘I’m built for this’: A closer look at Andy Dalton, Justin Fields and the revamped Chicago Bears quarterback room

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Bears quarterback Nick Foles warms up before a Week 2 game against the Giants at Soldier Field on Sept. 20, 2020.
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Chicago Bears quarterbacks Nick Foles (9), Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) stretch at Halas Hall on June 15, 2021.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) warms up before a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 26, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up with his teammates on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 2021.
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Brian Griese played in 13 games for the Bears from 2006 to 2007.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws to wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown in what would become an interception by Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9), quarterback Andy Dalton, center Adam Redmond (62), quarterback Justin Fields (1) and offensive guard Dieter Eiselen (60) work out during practice at Halas Hall on Aug. 11, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Paddy Fisher (42) in the first quarter of the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles carries the ball during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 15, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks on during the second quarter of the CFP national championship game against Alabama on Jan .11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton celebrates during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 9, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver against Clemson during a College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) and center Adam Redmond (62) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up to face the 49ers in the rain onSept. 11, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bobby Douglass played in 61 games for the Bears from 1969 to 1975.
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Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols rushes Eagles quarterback Nick Foles in the third quarter on Jan. 6, 2019 in a wild-card game at Soldier Field. The Bears lost to the Eagles, 16-15.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball on the Bears' final drive during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders, Oct. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles with the ball against the 49ers and scores on this play in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton stands on the sideline in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against the Rams at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws to running back Khalil Herbert in the first quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Newly signed Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles talks to the media at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 14, 2019.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields breaks free for a long touchdown run in the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022.
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Chris Chandler played in 17 games for the Bears from 2002 to 2003.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates his first career touchdown pass to tight end Jesper Horsted in the second quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and teammates celebrate the Week 1 win by sliding into the end zone puddles in the rain at Soldier Field on Sept. 11, 2022.
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Joe Barnes played in three games during the Bears' 1974 season.
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Mike Phipps played in 31 games for the Bears from 1977 to 1981.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton makes a 52-yard pass to wide receiver Darnell Mooney in the second quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball in the second quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) scrambles out of the pocket in the third quarter against the New England Patriots, Oct. 24, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles runs off the field after a loss to the Colts on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman and outside linebacker Sam Acho apply pressure to Rams quarterback Nick Foles in the second quarter on Nov. 15, 2015.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass in the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Dec. 4, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields watches the Week 12 game against the Jets on Nov. 27, 2022, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Bears 31-10.
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Jimmy Clausen played in six games for the Bears from 2014 to 2015.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields answers questions, Jan. 31, 2022, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks to the sideline after failing to convert a fourth-down attempt on the last drive of the game against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans before facing the Steelers on Nov. 8, 2021, at Heinz Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball while getting pressure from the Browns defense during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields departs after speaking July 26, 2022, as the Chicago Bears report to training camp at Halas Hall.
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Quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) during take part in drills during Chicago Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field on Aug. 3, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) run drills during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws an incomplete pass during the third quarter of the Week 4 against the Giants on Oct. 12, 2022, at MetLife Stadium.
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Nick Foles made his first start as Bears starting quarterback against the Colts at Soldier Field on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs items for fan on the field during warmups before the Week 12 game against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021. Fields (ribs) did not play.
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Steve Stenstrom played in 11 games for the Bears from 1996 to 1998.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Matt Barkley has played in one game during the Bears' 2016 season.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton eludes the Bengals defense in the first quarter at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Justin Fields warm up for the Week 1 game against the Rams at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass during training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on July 29, 2021.
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Rusty Lisch played in seven games during the Bears' 1984 season.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles looks for an open receiver during the third quarter against the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Dec. 26, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball against the Dolphins in the first quarter on Nov. 6, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Erik Kramer played in 49 games for the Bears from 1994 to 1998.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes in the second quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles gets a fist bump after a 20-19 win over the Buccaneers on Oct. 8, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes under pressure from Chiefs safety Deon Bush in the first quarter of a preseason game on Aug. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton looks on from the sidelines during the first half of a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 24, 2013, in Arlington, Texas.
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Chicago Bears defensive tackle Stephen Paea, top, and defensive end Shea McClellin, right, sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton in the fourth quarter on Sept. 8, 2013, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws an incomplete pass with pressure from Raiders defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) in the first quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, top, is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald during the second half Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields keeps the ball for a rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs a shoe for a fan before a game against the Washington Commanders at Soldier Field, Oct. 13, 2022.
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Craig Krenzel played in six games during the Bears' 2004 season.
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Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd defends as Eagles quarterback Nick Foles gets a throw off to receiver Golden Tate for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a wild-card game at Soldier Field on Jan. 6, 2019. The Eagles beat the Bears, 16-15.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs the ball against Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Jack Concannon played in 51 games for the Bears from 1967 to 1971.
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Bears rookie QB Justin Fields on the sidelines during of a preseason game against the Titans on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Quarterback Justin Fields practices with quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko (left) and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy on Aug. 2, 2022, during Bears training camp at Halas Hall.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Clemson during the second half of the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks back to the sideline after throwing an interception in fourth quarter against the Bengals at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is tackled by Ravens outside linebacker Tyus Bowser in the third quarter at Soldier Field on Nov. 21, 2021. Fields left the game after this possession with an injury.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles hands off to running back David Montgomery during practice at Halas Hall on Sept. 30, 2020.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields heads to the locker room after an injury in the third quarter against the Ravens at Soldier Field on Nov. 21, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton trots to the locker room after a 20-17 win over the Bengals in Week 2 at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton throws a pass against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 8, 2013, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields takes the field to face the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Dave Krieg played in 13 games during the Bears' 1996 season.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) looks at the video board in the second quarter against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26, 2021.
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Quarterback Justin Fields practices on Aug. 1, 2022, during Bears training camp at Halas Hall.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs drills during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 9, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball as Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) prepares to make the tackle in the first quarter Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterbacks Andy Dalton and Justin Fields during warmups before the Week 12 game against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021. Fields (ribs) did not play.
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Rudy Bukich played in 59 games for the Bears from 1958 to 1968.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields lies on the ground after being sacked in the fourth quarter of a game against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles practices Aug. 25, 2020, at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) leads the team out Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles throws a pass in the first quarter against the Colts on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) warms up on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 2021.
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Chicago Bears rookie Justin Fields warms up on the first day of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall on May 14, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles is sacked by Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum in the third quarter on Nov. 16, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields is sacked by Titans linebacker Derick Roberson in the first half of a preseason game on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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quarterback Justin Fields cheers in the end zone after a touchdown against the Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13, 2022.
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Quarterback Justin Fields practices Aug. 1, 2022, during Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws in the third quarter against the Dolphins in the preseason opener at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Peter Tom Willis played in 21 games for the Bears from 1990 to 1993.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles is wrapped up by Colts defensive end Justin Houston in the fourth quarter on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks for a receiver against Clemson in a CFP semifinal on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) chases Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) while he runs the ball during the first quarter, Oct. 30, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields rushes for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Dolphins in the preseason opener at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a shovel pass to running back David Montgomery as he is tackled by Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick knocks Bears quarterback Justin Fields out of bounds in the second quarter at Heinz Field on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scores in the fourth quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields scrambles in the fourth quarter against the Steelers at Heinz Field during the Week 9 game on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles throws a pass in the fourth quarter Nov. 1, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields rushes away from Falcons players in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates his run for a 61-yard touchdown in the third quarter on Nov. 6, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields fumbles and loses the ball against Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith (91) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Larry Rakestraw played in 13 games for the Bears from 1966 to 1968.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles yells instructions to his teammates in the fourth quarter against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Gary Huff played in 43 games for the Bears from 1973 to 1976.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before the start of a game against the Giants on Jan. 2, 2022, at Soldier Field.hicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass in the second quarter against the Bengals at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles works against the Falcons during the second half of a Week 3 game on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Moses Moreno played in two games during the Bears' 1998 season.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass in the fourth quarter of a game against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec. 12, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws during the 4th quarter against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton gets taken down during the first quarter against the Cardinals at Soldier Field on Dec. 5, 2021.
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Brian Hoyer played in six games during the Bears' 2016 season.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton checks his injured hand as he walks off the field following his team's 23-19 defeat against the New York Giants on Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to recover the ball after being sacked in the fourth quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a 67-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields signs autographs for fans before playing the Texans at Soldier Field on Sept. 25, 2022.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields takes part in the "Shoot the Puck" contest during intermission of a game between the Blackhawks and Seattle Kraken at the United Center, April 7, 2022.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs through the Northwestern defense in the first quarter of the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis.
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Quarterback Justin Fields laughs during a news conference, June 14, 2022, during Chicago Bears minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields walks off the field after the Bears lost to the Packers 24-14 at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Jim McMahon played in 66 games for the Bears from 1982 to 1988.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) kneels on the ground after wide receiver Darnell Mooney was short of the goal line against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter, Oct. 13, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields fumbles a ball after being blindsided by Buccaneers outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paulin the 2nd quarter at Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 24, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cardinals on Dec. 5, 2021.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Bears on Sept. 8, 2013, at Soldier Field.
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Cory Sauter played in one game during the Bears' 2002 season.
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Jay Cutler played in 102 games for the Bears from 2009 to 2016.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws out a ceremonial first pitch before before the White Sox-Yankees game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 15, 2021.
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Vince Evans played in 56 games for the Bears from 1977 to 1983.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) walks to the sideline after throwing an interception in the first quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a completion on the last drive of the game in the fourth quarter against the Steelers at Heinz Field during the Week 9 game on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields reacts after defeating Clemson 49-28 in a CFP semifinal at on Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) heads to the locker room after warming up for a game against the New England Patriots, Oct. 24, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs for a 61-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Dolphins on Nov. 6, 2022 at Soldier Field.
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Bears defensive end Shea McClellin chases Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton in the third quarter Sept. 8, 2013, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in the end zone for a touchdown against the Lions at Soldier Field on Nov. 13, 2022.
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Eagles QB Nick Foles celebrates with his daughter Lily after a 41-33 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 4, 2018.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields argues with a referee in the fourth quarter of a game against the Vikings at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Shane Matthews played in 20 games for the Bears from 1996 to 2001.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to recover the ball after he fumbled it in the third quarter against the Bengals at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates a touchdown pass with running back David Montgomery in the fourth quarter on Sept. 11, 2022, at Soldier Field.
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Bears QBs Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) run drills during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 2, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton keeps the ball for a run in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton completes a pass in the fourth quarter against the Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 25, 2021.
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Mike Tomczak played in 77 games for the Bears from 1985 to 1990.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields looks down while walking on the field during the fourth quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Eagles quarterback Nick Foles warms up before a game against Washington on Dec. 30, 2018, in Landover, Md.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws during pro day at Ohio State on March 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton throws the ball at Halas Hall on Aug. 2, 2021.
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Justin Fields made his first start for the Bears against the Browns in Week 3 of the season on Sept. 26 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields tries to run past Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum in the second quarter at Soldier Field on Dec. 20, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a game against the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.
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Rex Grossman played in 36 games for the Bears from 2003 to 2008.
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Jeff Blake played in two games during the Bears' 2005 season.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields makes a pass in the second quarter against the Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Sid Luckman played in 128 games for the Bears from 1939 to 1950.
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Caleb Hanie played in 10 games for the Bears from 2009 to 2011.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during training camp at Halas Hall on July 29, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs on the field during the fourth quarter against the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sept. 26 2021.
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Kordell Stewart played in nine games during the Bears' 2003 season.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs in a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the 49ers at Soldier Field on Oct. 31, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) celebrates after a 20-13 win over the Miami Dolphins in a preseason game at Soldier Field on Aug. 14, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles warms up for a game against the Colts on Oct. 4, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields and teammates take the field to play the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton throws in the fourth quarter against the Ravens at Soldier Field on Nov. 21, 2021.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles is carted off the field after suffering an injury In the fourth quarter against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2020, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) in a preseason game on Aug. 21, 2021, at Soldier Field.
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Bears quarterback Nick Foles, left, throws as Mitch Trubisky looks on during training camp on Aug. 26, 2020, at Halas Hall.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looks on from the bench in the third quarter against Northwestern on Oct. 18, 2019, at Ryan Field in Evanston.
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Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws as Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd applies pressure in the first quarter of a wild-card game at Soldier Field on Jan. 6, 2019.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Titans during a preseason game on Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jonathan Quinn played in five games during the Bears' 2004 season.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Raiders on Oct. 10, 2021, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Jason Campbell played in six games during the Bears' 2012 season.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball in the third quarter of the Week 2 game at Soldier Field on Sept. 19, 2021.
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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) celebrates with teammate Velus Jones Jr. (12) after Fields scored a rushing touchdown in the first quarter against the New England Patriots, Oct. 24, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
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Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is sacked by Rams linebacker Justin Hollins in the fourth quarter at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sept. 12, 2021.
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Doug Flutie played in five games for the Bears from 1986 to 1987.
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Eagles QB Nick Foles rushes against the Texans' Whitney Mercilus on Nov. 2, 2014, at NRG Stadium in Houston.
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TCU quarterback Andy Dalton celebrates with cornerback Travaras Battle after the Horned Frogs beat Air Force 38-7 on Oct. 23, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Packers linebacker Jonathan Garvin sacks Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the second quarter at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Wille Thrower played in one game during the Bears' 1953 season.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields takes the field during warmups before playing the Packers at Lambeau Field on Sept. 18, 2022.
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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is pressured by the Chicago Bears defense in the third quarter on Dec. 10, 2017, in Cincinnati.
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Todd Collins played in two games during the Bears' 2010 season.
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Henry Burris played in six games during the Bears' 2002 season.
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Bears quarterbacks Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) run drills during OTAs at Halas Hall on June 2, 2021.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Eagles' Nick Foles catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the Super Bowl against the Patriots. Rookie running back Corey Clement took the snap out of shotgun formation, rolled to his left and pitched the ball to third-string tight end Trey Burton, who caught it coming off the end, ran a few steps and floated a pass to backup quarterback Foles in the end zone.
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Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) eludes the Packers defense before throwing an incomplete pass on fourth down on the last drive of the game at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.
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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of a game on Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Quarterback Justin Fields (1) practices Wednesday, July 27, 2022 as the Chicago Bears open training camp at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
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By Colleen Kane | ckane@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: July 28, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. | UPDATED: July 28, 2021 at 12:37 p.m.

The Chicago Bears overhauled the quarterback position in the offseason by signing veteran Andy Dalton and drafting Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields.

As training camp practices open Wednesday, here’s a closer look at the position. And as the Bears progress through training camp, the Tribune is taking a look at each position group.

Currently on roster: 3

Projected on final roster: 3

Roster locks: Andy Dalton, Justin Fields

Good bets: Nick Foles

On the bubble: n/a

Practice squad candidates: n/a

Biggest offseason developments

After four years, the Bears let Mitch Trubisky walk into free agency, and the 2017 No. 2 pick signed a one-year contract to be the Buffalo Bills backup. After a failed attempt to trade for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, the Bears signed Dalton, a 10-year NFL veteran, to a one-year, $10 million contract. When Fields dropped to No. 11 in the draft, general manager Ryan Pace traded up from No. 20 to select him. Pass game coordinator Dave Ragone became the Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo added that title.

What to like

Less than four months after the Bears finished an 8-8 season with a dispiriting playoff loss to the New Orleans Saints, the selection of Fields created a rejuvenating buzz at Halas Hall.

Pace gave up four draft picks, including 2021 and 2022 first-rounders, to move up to obtain a quarterback he believes has the talent, accuracy, athleticism, work ethic and experience to succeed.

Fields embarks on his NFL career after leading Ohio State to a 20-2 record and back-to-back College Football Playoff appearances. That production and the presence that was developed along with it are some of the many reasons the Bears believe they can develop Fields into the quarterback the franchise has long lacked.

“He’s played in some big-time games and had big-time moments,” Bears coach Matt Nagy said last month. “Whether it’s in practice, if there’s a bad play, if a play has to be called two or three times in the huddle, he doesn’t get flustered. He’s very, very stoic. I was telling one of the coaches walking out today that I think he’d be a pretty good poker player because he’s pretty straight-faced, and that’s good. … There’s a lot of bad that goes on in this game, like sports in general, and the great athletes are the ones that can respond from adversity and then can play a poor hand well.”

Nagy plans to let Fields’ development play out behind Dalton and has made it clear he expects the former Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys quarterback to be the Bears starter when they open the season.

Dalton was a three-time Pro Bowler over nine seasons with the Bengals. His last Pro Bowl season was in 2016, and he is several years removed from his best stretch of football. But he provides a more stable veteran solution than the Bears had last year with Foles.

Biggest question

When will Fields make his regular-season debut?

Nagy said last month that barring injury he expects Dalton to be the starter for the Sept. 12 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

But really it’s too early to tell when we might see Fields in the regular season.

The Bears need to see how quickly Fields progresses through the plan they set out for him. And how Dalton performs could influence the timetable as well, especially if Nagy is feeling pressure to show progress on offense. (For what it’s worth, Pace said Tuesday any concerns about their contract situations will not play into the timing of Fields’ first start.)

Nagy plans to play Fields a good amount over the three preseason games to test him in real situations and said it would be “awesome” if Fields lights it up in those opportunities. The Bears would make a decision about Fields’ readiness if they get to that point.

Chicago Bears quarterbacks Nick Foles (9), Justin Fields (1) and Andy Dalton (14) stretch at Halas Hall on June 15, 2021.

“Trust me, just like everybody in here and our city, I want Justin Fields to be electric,” Nagy said Tuesday. “That’s what we all want. But for us, we’re worried about today. That’s all we can (worry about). And you all saw that Giannis (Antetokounmpo), that little quote he said? That’s going up in all four of my kids’ bedrooms because we can’t worry about the past, you can’t worry about the future. Today — that’s all we can do.”

Fields, for his part, said he accepts the Bears’ development plan.

“If I don’t believe in it, then it’s not going to work out,” he said. “My job is strictly to get better, be the best quarterback I can be and help my team win. That’s what I am going to do whether it’s starting, whether it’s sitting, I’m going to do whatever is the best that is going to help us win.”

Fresh face

While Fields is the Bears quarterback of the future, Dalton is the present.

Dalton, who previously worked with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor in Cincinnati, joined the Bears after starting nine games in 2020 with the Cowboys in place of the injured Dak Prescott. He completed 64.9% of his passes for 2,170 yards, 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions as the Cowboys went 4-5.

Nagy told Dalton when he signed with the Bears in March he would be the starter, and Dalton publicly has expressed confidence in his situation even after the Bears drafted Fields. He said the attention Fields will receive “comes with that position.”

“He’s a first-round pick. I understand that,” Dalton said. “But I also understand that I’m the starter. … That’s my focus. I’m not worried about all the stuff that’s going to be going on with Justin because that doesn’t affect me. … Justin and I have a really good relationship and I’m trying to help him out as much as I can.”

The Bears have spoken highly of Dalton’s willingness to help Fields, who said the veteran has “just completely taken me under his wing.” They also are complimentary of Dalton’s attitude and work, with Nagy saying Dalton “really has (the offense) down.”

“Every offense you go in, it just takes a little time,” Dalton said. “It’s one thing to read a play, to see it on a piece of paper. It’s another thing to get the play called, be in the huddle, directing guys, making sure everybody’s on the same page with what you’re doing. … I was thankful for that time (in the spring) to really get into and be in the offense.”

You should know

Despite occasional trade rumors in the offseason, Foles still is on the roster and will serve as the No. 3 quarterback and a mentor to Fields unless he gets moved to another team.

This role comes after the Bears acquired him from the Jacksonville Jaguars in March 2020 to compete with Trubisky for the starting job. Foles completed 202 of 312 passes for 1,852 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions over nine games last season. The Bears went 2-5 in the games he started, and he was on the bench for the final six games of the regular season.

Quote of note

“I’ve been in the spotlight since high school, so I kind of feel like I’m made for this. I’m built for this. It’s nothing new to me.” — Justin Fields on the pressure and scrutiny that comes with being a Bears quarterback

Big number

Seasons in which Dalton threw for more than 4,000 yards — two more than the Bears have had in franchise history. The Bears famously are the only team in the league never to have a 4,000-yard passing season, with Erik Kramer holding the franchise record of 3,838 yards in 1995. Dalton threw for 4,293 yards in the Bengals’ 11-5 season in 2013 and 4,206 yards in 2016 with the Bengals.

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