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Fans already calling on Justin Fields to replace Andy Dalton

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 9/12/21

Well, that didn’t take too long. On just the Chicago Bears’ second play of the season against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday evening, rookie quarterback Justin Fields took to the field and completed a nine-yard pass.

Unfortunately for Bears fans, Andy Dalton ended that drive with an interception. The next two Bears possessions included a turnover on downs and a lost fumble from Mr. Dalton himself.

As we saw during the preseason, Chicago Bears fans want Fields to start over Dalton. After just one quarter of the regular season, it appears that the rest of the NFL world agreed.

Fans already calling on Justin Fields to replace Andy Dalton

idea for the Bears: instead of playing Justin Fields for one snap, they should play him for all the snaps
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) September 13, 2021

Justin Fields gives you the best chance to win.

How does Nagy not see this?!
— dave (@runbackdave) September 13, 2021

Justin fields on the bench that’s wild
— Trill Withers (@TylerIAm) September 13, 2021

Andy Dalton teaching Justin Fields how not to play quarterback.
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) September 13, 2021

Can’t figure out whether the Bears are wrong to sit Justin Fields because they look hopeless without him or right to sit Justin Fields because it doesn’t look like their line would be able to protect him
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) September 13, 2021

oh just start Justin Fields then. what is this circus act
— Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) September 13, 2021

I just want to watch Justin Fields play. #Bears
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) September 13, 2021

Alright Nagy, you fulfilled your promise. Andly Dalton started. Now time for Justin Fields to go in.
— Max Markham (@MaxMarkhamNFL) September 13, 2021

Why isn’t Justin Fields starting?

That’s the million-dollar question right now. There’s not one objective observer who believes Dalton gives Chicago a better chance to win than his younger counterpart.

It’s maddening at this point, especially after how the likes of fellow rookies Mac Jones, Zach Wilson and Trey Lance looked on Sunday. It’s also questionable given that Bears head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace are clearly on the hot seat.

There’s a chance that Chicago doesn’t want to throw Fields out there behind a questionable offensive line. After all, Dalton was hit three times and sacked once in the first quarter Sunday night. Even then, this is getting comical.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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