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Chicago Sun-Times | July 24, 2023

Related Topics: Justin Fields, Tremaine Edmunds, D. J. Moore, Luke Getsy, Darnell Mooney, Ryan Poles, Chase Claypool, Matt Eberflus

Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Justin Fields (celebrating a touchdown against the Lions at Soldier Field last Nov. 13) threw for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, while rushing for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games last season.

The Bears don’t have a name for their rebuild — like “The Process” or “The Plan.” General manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus only tacitly acknowledge that it’s even a rebuild.

But so far, it’s working.

The Bears threaded a fine needle last season — underperforming as a team while still boosting Justin Fields’ standing as a potential franchise quarterback.

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