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MLB rumors: Justin Verlander wants three years, Astros don’t; Dodgers may shift infield to fit star shortstop
We’re now into December, and the Winter Meetings are just around the bend. In terms of free agents and trade candidates, all the major names remain on the board, but that could change in the coming days. Given that assumed momentum, it’s time to check in on the daily supply of MLB rumors. Let’s do that now. Astros’ reluctance may open up Verlander market It figures that the incumbent Houston Astros would have the edge when it comes to signing free agent ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, but Jon Heyman writes that the Astros’ reluctance to offer the 39-year-old a third guaranteed year may be allowing…
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Justin Jones Warned The NFL After Bears D Shut Down Browns
The big story of the Chicago Bears‘ preseason finale was Justin Fields. Rightfully so. The young quarterback was outstanding, going 14-of-16 for 158 yards and three touchdowns. It was the kind of performance fans have waited for, preseason or not. He had every right to enjoy the spotlight. However, he wasn’t the only one who enjoyed a good night against the Cleveland Browns. So did defensive tackle Justin Jones. He had a tackle for loss in the first half and harassed the quarterback multiple times, demonstrating why the Bears worked hard to sign him in March. He wasn’t the only one. Several members of the defense enjoyed a solid first…
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ESPN Just Gave Justin Fields Even More Reasons To Crush 2022
As if Justin Fields needed any additional bulletin board material. At this point, it is hardly a secret that most national media thinks he’ll be bad in 2022. Most of this pessimism is based on what happened last year and what the Chicago Bears have put around him. Some have even gone so far as to say he’ll flirt with throwing more interceptions than touchdowns for the second year in a row. All the while, the optimism surrounding Trey Lance is a runaway train. Mike Renner of ESPN and Pro Football Focus made that clear when he listed the #3 overall pick as one of his 15 second-year breakout stars.…
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Sports Illustrated Took The Justin Fields Doom Predictions To A New Level
Five quarterbacks from the 2021 draft class started significant games last year. One of them expects to join them this year. As usual, the results from every member of the group were mixed. Some bad and some good. Justin Fields was no different. Yet it seems the expectations for him a decidedly less optimistic going into 2022 than every other QB from that group. Look no further for proof than Sports Illustrated. Their columnist Conor Orr did a projection piece on the 2021 class, setting benchmarks for what should be considered reasonable expectations for each QB. Most of the big names were relatively straightforward. Trevor Lawrence should have 22 TDs…
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How Luke Getsy Will Unlock Justin Fields Is Simpler Than You Think
The Chicago Bears hired Luke Getsy as their new offensive coordinator in January. Everybody knew what that meant the moment it happened. He faced the difficult task of succeeding where Matt Nagy failed in 2021. Find a way to make Justin Fields a successful quarterback. It sounds like a daunting task. It is, to be fair. Making a quarterback productive in the NFL is never easy. However, it can definitely be simple. Getsy is bright, but his path forward is obvious. It is based both on his new system and the strengths of Fields. Play action. Lots of it. Below is a comparison of the three principal quarterbacks that…
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Update Shows Justin Fields Grinding Relentlessly On New Playbook
Any self-respecting great quarterback will say the same thing. It isn’t the most talented ones that have the most success. Sure, ability plays a big part in that. However, what separates the best from everybody else is their work ethics. Guys like Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Joe Montana were famous for their relentless drive in the film room. They obsessed over the details. Nothing was left to chance. It appears Justin Fields is cut from the same cloth. Longtime trainer Simeon Kelley has documented the Chicago Bears quarterback’s journey from Ohio State to the NFL. He provides updates regularly. His latest via Instagram helped illustrate who Fields…
