QB Justin Fields is about to play. A lot. What to watch for in the Chicago Bears' preseason opener.

Preseason football has arrived, and rookie QB Justin Fields is about to make his debut for the Chicago Bears. The Tribune's Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs discuss where things stand before the opener on Saturday.
Read more about how Fields is turning heads at training camp here: bit.ly/2XoWNS7
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[@OTCRock4one]

Dan and Brad are very well-informed articulate gentlemen!

[@levargreen8858]

Bears need to sign veteran Russell Okung ASAP and stop playing the waiting game.

[@OTCRock4one]

Right? The bears' Ryan Pace is playing a dangerous game waiting and NOT signing quality Veteran Tackles. Why risk either QBs health to Defenses that know the OL is inept at their positions!

[@StanleyMabonga]

All of this excitement will dissapear very quickly cause we don't got an offensive line😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@billywilliams5394]

It’s not that bad he will be fine

[@MichaelZorn2]

Glad yall understand its beneficial to start Dalton! Are there any other players on the team? Besides an injured jenkins, Dalton and Fields? Those guys are like all iv heard about for a few months.

[@lankstaroutdoors7333]

Haha you two are so funny. Love the shit out of you guys. Bear down Chicago Bears. This team means everything.

[@karloswithak6823]

Wouldn't be nice going into this season actually feeling confident about our QB's having solid protection 🤦🏻‍♂️😩

[@avery11123]

he's gonna suck because he has no weapons and no o-line and a terrible coach.

[@TonyThePodBoss]

Damn Brad, share the mic.

[@MisterMxyzptlk1972]

Concerned but not worried, let's see what happens Saturday before we all start freaking out.

[@MichaelZorn2]

Whaaaat how would Monty get injured? Fields cant get injured...its part of the game according to most of the fans!

[@joshcamadeca2474]

Tevin Jenkins is bringing back Chris Williams nightmares

[@whcchw]

We're just buying time at this point. O line is definitely a concern, but as far as Saturday, I ain't worried about the Dolphins pass rush.

[@MichaelZorn2]

On 2nd thought who needs an Oline let's just throw Fields out there him a C and some receivers he Is so good he dont need tackles to protect him or guards to block for him. 1 man band already a HOFer!

[@michaelsurvilla8966]

Brad, why can't we replace Shelly with Trufant, because 1, I don't see that much good coming out of Shelly and 2, Trufant has very good football skills, but he's getting older and he's been hurt some, but I think around the middle in the nickle, might be a good position for him, as opposed To trying to keep up with burning speed on the outside for long distances. ?

[@dekeg.6795]

I hate to say it but the Bears better go get a left tackle somewhere. It's a bummer & I'm disappointed with the Tevin Jenkins situation. I hope he heals fast but it doesn't look promising.

[@pdgutierrez8784]

What is Tevin Jenkins ailment? What is wrong with him? Got to keep Fields healthy! Is this a Saturday Noon start against Miami?

[@dekeg.6795]

@@pdgutierrez8784 Something wrong with his back I guess. Yes, the game is at noon on Fox I believe

[@michaelsurvilla8966]

@@dekeg.6795 I heard a rumor about Jenkins pulling a weighted Sled up hills during training camp before this back issue arrived. Did u here anything about that??

[@dekeg.6795]

@@michaelsurvilla8966 no, I didn't know what caused it

[@jameshbreaky3512]

So, the answer to the question “is Bear Download done?” would be yes? You’re great on the commute to listen to guys, but NOT appointment viewing, sorry.

[@MichaelJ843]

I hope Justin is not watching any media.

[@infiniteflight9553]

Fuck... Nagy can't call plays... We are screwed!

[@Rader-iv9fk]

Andy Dalton needs way more than 10 snaps to all of a sudden be GOOD much less great! This is a joke, the Bears have gone with a elite talent QB for over 30 years, these fools are indeed fools! PLAY FIELDS! every down

[@BrunoJaws]

Thank you enough is enough Fields is the guy. The Red Rifle can hold the clip board.

[@greenrodney45]

Let him loose bears