Since Justin Fields time with the Chicago Bears ended in March, there have been numerous stories about him and the organization—some positive, others less so. This is common in sports. However, in a recent interview on the “Bring the Juice” podcast, former Bears cornerback Davontae Harris shared some intriguing insights about Fields and the team. Harris, who played with Fields and the Bears in 2022 when the team had the NFL’s worst record at 3-14, provided the following perspective.
“Justin’s one of the most down to Earth people in the world. The job was never not his. I think it’s a matter of what he makes it, and I’ve been around him. He’s gonna turn it into an opportunity. There he can be a star [in Pittsburgh]. Obviously in Chicago he could too but when I was in Chicago they were playing to lose.. when they’re planning to lose, it doesn’t matter what you do.“
Did the Bears intentionally lose games?
These are serious accusations, but considering this is about the 2022 season, they might be plausible. That team was very bad. However, football is a sport where it’s difficult to get players to “tank” because they play for contracts, pride, and many other reasons. I don’t believe the Bears intentionally played to lose. I think the 2022 roster simply wasn’t very talented, which unfortunately hindered Justin Fields’ development in the NFL. The Bears failed Justin, and I will always believe that, regardless of what others say.
