Justin Fields wants to stay with Bears, but ‘it’s business’

CHICAGO — Quarterback Justin Fields said his decision to unfollow the Chicago Bears on Instagram was simply because he needed to take a break from social media this offseason.

Appearing on the “St. Brown Brothers” podcast, Fields cleared the air about not following the Bears and NFL accounts after it was revealed Monday that the quarterback no longer follows the team on Instagram. .

“Why do people take social media so seriously?” Fields said. “I’m still messing around with the Bears. I’m just trying to take a break. I unfollowed the Bears and the NFL. I’m not trying to just put football on my timeline.

“That’s something I don’t want to see on my timeline. I’m about to go on vacation. I don’t want to watch football. And guess what? [The social media discourse is] Keep the field or require the field.It’s either Caleb in the draft [Williams]. I’m tired of hearing stories. I just want it to end. ”

The Bears own the No. 1 pick in April’s draft and face a monumental decision at quarterback. Fields, 24, just completed his third season in Chicago, and there are questions about whether the Bears should stick with the quarterback and build around him or take a rookie quarterback with USC’s Williams with the top draft pick. It has been the subject of intense debate for several months. The prospect with the highest consensus is at the center of the discussion.

Bears general manager Ryan Pauls confirmed the team is considering all options for a 2024 quarterback. “I thought Justin got better,” Pauls said in January. “I think he can lead this team. But at the same time, there are unique circumstances where me and my staff have to look at everything. That’s exactly what we’re trying to do.”

When asked by Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown if he wanted to remain in Chicago, Fields reiterated his desire to play for the Bears.

“Yeah, absolutely. Of course I want to stay,” Fields said. “I can’t imagine playing anywhere else. But if it were up to me, I’d stay in Chicago. I love this city. It’s a bright city. Chicago fans and people are great. This is a business. “I can’t control it; whatever happens, happens.” The biggest thing with everything that’s going on right now is that I just want it to end, like, if I get traded, let me know, let me know if I’m going to stay here or not. I’m there. ”

Fields, a Georgia native, was also asked about his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons also decided to acquire a quarterback this offseason, and rumors have surfaced that they could be trading to the Bears’ quarterback.

“Atlanta is going to be tough,” Fields said. “The only downside to going home is people banging on my phone.” [up] I really want tickets to the match.But I think we have a lot of playmakers in the team, of course Bijan. [Robinson]they have my son Kyle [Pitts] And of course Drake [London], too. They probably need another receiver, but they definitely have some guys and their defense has been good this year. ”