LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- At 3-7, many of the goals the Chicago Bears had entering the season are gone, but one key objective remains: determine if Justin Fields is their quarterback of the future.
But is there enough time left in the season to make that evaluation?
Entering the season, Fields seemed in a good spot to solidify his role as the franchise quarterback. He had established himself as one of the best rushing QBs in the NFL (1,143 rushing yards), falling 62 yards short of Lamar Jackson's single-season record. And with the trade acquisition of DJ Moore, Fields finally had a legit No.