Justin Fields arrived at training camp for the Chicago Bears ready to go. According to Matt Nagy, he seemed well-prepared. In the three days he's had to put in some practice time, it became apparent right away that he already improved. Specifically in regards to how he handles the language of the playbook when getting in and out of the huddle. One of the bigger challenges for a young quarterback. This was an indication he'd done his homework.
However, he may have had some help. During the month and a half following the end of mandatory minicamps in June, Fields took an opportunity to attend workouts organized by his personal quarterback coach, Quincy Avery. He wasn't the only one to attend. Fellow NFC North rival Jordan Love was there and so was Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson. In an interview with Adam Schefter of ESPN, Avery explained that Fields didn't waste that chance, reportedly peppering the Pro Bowler with all sorts of questions.
"I was shocked by some of the knocks on him going into the draft. Like his work ethic. How much he loves football. Justin is one of the most fierce competitors that I've ever been around. He's not only a fierce competitor but he's willing to learn from the guys he's competing with. It was cool to have him, Jordan Love, and Deshaun at a workout and just seeing Justin pick Deshaun's brain. Like 'Okay, how to do you use that? When did you use that? How did this come up?' He's a student of the game. I mean we've seen the things he does. He's big, he's strong, he can do everything with the football, and he's also somebody that guys will love in the locker room."







