Andy Dalton has learned to live with the notion he’s not the people’s choice — soothed by coach Matt Nagy’s edict that he’s the Bears’ starting quarterback no matter what happens in the preseason.
But Saturday’s preseason opener against the Dolphins at Soldier Field seemed to show Dalton just how high the bar might be for him to keep the job. Rookie quarterback Justin Fields’ impressive performance in a back-up role in a 20-13 victory only added fuel to the idea that Fields is the future.
“Yeah, I mean, he obviously played great. I’m happy for him,” Dalton said.