Back in March, the New York Jets traded former Bears quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth round pick. This time it wasn't conditional, the way it was when the Bears traded him to the Steelers, but rather just a sixth round pick outright. This may say something about Fields' value, but one cannot ignore the performance that Fields displayed whilst wearing green and white.
There has been lots of skepticism about whether or not star quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be ready for the season come September. Mahomes suffered his ACL and LCL tear on his left knee in December, and it's typically a 9-12 month recovery timeline. This could mean that Justin Fields is potentially the season opening QB for the Kansas City Chiefs. What a wild world to live in.
Brian Urlacher sees a valuable opportunity for Justin Fields
Serving as the backup of a hot franchise like the Chiefs can be a cushy gig. Provided everything goes as planned, the backup only sees a few snaps on the field during the season, and ideally it's only to take a knee at the end of a victory. But for a competitor like Fields, that's likely not going to be enough.
Brian Urlacher, the Bears former star linebacker recently commented on the interesting dynamic to unfold in Kansas City this season.
"As a Chiefs fan, you don't want him on the field, but he's going to learn from one of the best coaches of all time in Andy Reid, in practice every day, so that's going to help him, right there. I think seeing how Patrick prepares the things he does is only going to help Justin. I think athletically the dude is awesome. "Brian Urlacher
There's no denying that Fields has shown flashes of being an excellent quarterback. Bears fans may have a bit of a bitter taste in their mouths over the time Fields spent with the team, but you cannot take away some of the most entertaining games the Bears have had this decade. A player like Fields is not going to be content to ride the bench, even if it is behind one of the best in the league in Mahomes.
That's exactly the point that Urlacher is trying to make. A smart player isn't going to sit back and accept the paycheck. They're going to muscle down and utilize the time they have wisely to improve their game as much as possible.
Fields narrowly avoids a reunion with his former coach in Matt Nagy. Nagy has a long and twisted history with Andy Reid and the Chiefs, and it would have been an awkward situation had Nagy still been the offensive coordinator for KC. Nagy recently departed the Chiefs organization to join John Harbaugh in the New York Giants organization.
Whether Fields opens the season under center or spends it learning behind Mahomes, 2026 suddenly looks far more intriguing than anyone expected. If Urlacher is right, this stop in Kansas City could end up being the best thing to happen to Fields' long-term career.
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