Justin Fields Week 17 2023 Analysis 

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The 3rd and 3 play at 28:25, I believe that was the play Justin was yelling "Luke 55 Luke 55". The broadcasters called out that Fields was yelling who needed to be blocked and Lucas Patrick missed it. I could be wrong, but I remember this play and hearing him yelling.

We need a new center so bad. Also Moore #2 was playing with an injury that’s why he was avoiding hits he usually fights for every yard like a beast .

Also, regarding DJ Moore, not making "WR1 plays" like at 55:45, he did sprain his ankle in the first drive of the Cardinals game and was probably not working at his peak ability.

28:55 Yeah you could hear on the broadcast before the ball was snapped pretty clearly, Justin yelled Luke 55, Luke 55! I think Justin communicated clearly enough to the entire world that the center should have watched for that guy who eventually sacked Justin.

Thanks for the breakdown JT. Justin has gotten 0 late hit calls in the last 17 games.

I think he has the habit of drifting because Lucas Patrick is constantly getting dog walked

Comfy cardigan analysis, we love it folks.

33:00 I cannot fathom it. He never gets roughing/late hits called on him. Whether he’s been out of bounds or if he slides. I do think this is a bit of a late slide, but when it’s every week it just feels on purpose from the refs

That throw at 58:00 into the endzone was a perfect ball regardless of his footwork. He put it RIGHT where it needed to be. The receiver let it go right through his hands like it was a basketball and he was the hoop.

I'm trying to keep an open mind with the Bears options at QB. Not taking a side but hoping this video continues to push me in the direction of Fields.

I agree that DJ ran out of bounds on that play but im giving him a pass because hes nursing an injury and admitted hes at about 85%.

Thank you for calling out the no calls. It actually feels very targeted. I used to shrug it off because I thought “every fanbase probably thinks this” but no, it legitimately feels weird how much contact he endures every game compared to how little flags he gets every game. Feels like you can’t breathe on some QBs but others, like Justin, just get beat up for nothing.

Okay JT, I get it you're a Fields fan, but I have to personally commend you for watching every offensive snap of this moribund Bears unit & sharing it with the public. You should probably be knighted for your dedication to your craft. I salute you! Thanks again sir.

I’m a Bears fan and I love the Justin videos, but man I can’t WAIT to see the Lamar breakdown. Maybe the best game from any QB this season.

THE DUDE. Your sweater really ties the video together

So pumped for this one. I love this channel because you don’t just watch one team and can provide context from different offenses and QB play styles. No agenda, no selective stats to push a narrative, just straight up game film. I pay for Patreon but am happy that all of RU-vid can see this one. Happy to see JF1 improve as well! 🐻⬇️

This dude is so talented.

Only gripe I have JT is that 4th down 4 Verts... Live I think that was just a freeze on 4th and short. Lucas snapped it when the DE flinched, but they never called him being in the NZ. I'm not sure Justin was ever expecting to throw that (or even run a play) or trusted they were offside

I am so glad that you do these break downs.

DJ Moore is a #1 WR👏🏾

JT just saw your ending comments and this by far is the best analysis I have seen about the Bears QB conundrum. So I guess its back to doing everything possible to unite Justin with MHJr. Much thanks for your great insights.

JT, In my opinion Fields has not had the proper coaching since joining the NFL. This would explain a lot of his issues, never been trained properly. If they do what they should do and get rid of Getsy, PLEASE apply for the job! Fields needs someone like you!

Best game of JFs career imo. Excited to hear your thoughts

What I would love to see is you do a vid with an old vet like McMahon and critique their game with them and get their viewpoint on it as a discussion back and forth. It would be interesting to hear your take and then hear what they remember. Or even like 2-3 plays with Fields or whatever QB (I'm a Bear fan so obviously I want those QBs) It could be the offseason etc so not to reveal too much info. Just a thought...

Thank you for the Chicago non-Patreon video. I understand it is profitable paywall content, so I'm always appreciative when you make one of these videos of such high quality available.

The 4th down play at 52:00 was never supposed to be snapped. They were trying to get the defense to jump. If they jump the center snaps and they run all go routes. They ran this same play vs Detroit on a 4th and long. It was a TD pass to DJ Moore. At least I think it was vs Detroit. The “full panic mode” going on here I think is because it caught Fields off guard that the ball was actually snapped.

Your attention to detail is unmatched and I learn in every video especially from my man JF1 and your earliest breakdowns, grip it and rip Justin. Lol

Dj Moore is ranked #8 in yards after catch this year. He is beat up right now not close to 100% and the weather so it's likely why he opted out on that throw, but I see him consistently fighting for an extra 10 and breaking tackles.

Thanks JT for this breakdown from a 68 year old Bears fan who wants Justin to succeed.

Great analysis JT, Obviously not pro "yet", but I wish you could do a special video analysis on Michael Penix Jr's Sugar Bowl performance. His deep ball, and spin rate is just nuts! He threw some lasers.

dude...love the honesty and analysis. been praying for a bears one. thanks!

Scott was wide open as they crossed on that end zone pass. I think that’s why he followed him

JT with the official Pendleton "The Dude" model sweater. Legit January vibe.

I strongly believe the bears should trade 1.01 for 3 1sts + , then take Marv and re-sign Fields

Appreciate you shouting out the no call on the late hit. Field's hasn't got a call all year and it's driving bears fans crazy!

Imagine an offense of DJ Moore Marvin Harrison Jr. Cole Kmet and Justin Fields. CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT WE DO!

JT, I dig the sweater. The Dude Abides.

Dropback speed been an issue. last year he was so fast with it now that Getsy has changed it up its gotten a lot slower

Loved the video JT. We always get the good and bad when you do these and that’s why you’re the QB whisperer. Happy New Year Big Dog!

DJ Moore is unbelievable. Worth the #1 pick on his own! Now imagine MHJ with him and Kmet...

I've got that same sweater JT. Nice and warm

I love the kid. But I do see the flaws that JT has highlighted in Justin's play. If I could ask JT some questions I would ask: 1. You talk about JF constantly drifting backwards in his drop backs. Is that a symptom of his lack of faith in the O Line? It seems there's a consistent tendency of him bailing on reads/plays because every game this season there have been multiple plays of unblocked rushers getting in the backfield immediately. Is his drifting a form of pass rush PTSD? 2. Can this be coached out of a player with more solid line play or does this get cooked into a player and therefore can't be removed. 3. Have you seen any QBs that have overcome these types of issues within their game and performed on an elite level? 4. If it's possible to coach a QB out of these habits how long does it typically take? Can you see vast improvement of this type in an offseason or two? While I have generally liked the moves that Poles has made as a GM, he has made two errors that stand out to me. The smaller of the two was trading for Claypool, but I can understand the motivation. The biggest mistake has clearly been hiring Getsy as OC. Not to take a dump on Getsy, I just think it was foolish to think that a former QB coach for Aaron Rodgers was going to come in and learn how to be an OC and develop a raw talent like JF simultaneously, while the team was scarce in talent and quality personnel. I just don't think Getsy has acquired the football experience and knowledge to develop an offense that is suited for JF and the team's talent and it is somewhat too much to ask him to do it well considering all of the circumstances.

Thanks again for the analysis. I appreciate your candor and insight. Great job.

The cardigan game is immaculate

As far as I'm concerned I like that you don't sugar coat your breakdowns, I'm so sick of watching guys like Robert Schmitz who repeatedly preface that he's not critiquing Fields on the things we know he can't do, and only points out the things he's always been able to do and gives him the benefit of the doubt when he still does them poorly. I know he brings up your breakdowns all the time to repeat your analysis, I just wish he'd be as honest as you are about Fields still not having good mechanics and being late, not throwing to open receivers, and inaccurate. It sucks you have to keep saying don't hate you for being honest, but your being honest is why I like your breakdowns the most. Thanks for the video JT!!

Its actually the opposite from what you said --- the fact that he has been accurate all day lends more credence to the fact that the ball slipped. If he was not accurate all day, then the presumption would be that he just missed the throw. So you really need to re-think what you said there.

Love watching your analysis! Thank you

Would love to see one on Lamar from week 17!

The QB School abides!

Great video. Do you think Justin's footwork issues have been there forever, or has this developed from 3 years of running for his life as a result of sketchy o-line play?

This is fantastic. Appreciate the discussion at the end of the video. Agreed that the probability that Caleb Williams in the next Mahomes is likely small, and the Bears need a WR1 and to improve their interior o-line. No matter who the QB will be. Looking forward to Waldron and hopefully he is around longer than 1-2 seasons, but history tells me that the Bears have a new OC every 12 months or so for the last 15 years.

I thought Fields' footwork was something that drew JT to him as a prospect. I watched something earlier in the season comparing the speed of Fields' drops as a rookie to this year (on similar passing concepts) and the difference was staggering. I would be curious to know why that area of his game has regressed so much the last 2 years.

“Not quite my tempo” great reference

59:00 he has an OL almost stepping on his feet but somehow he’s supposed to remain in concrete... not being reactive to his OL being pushed back??

On the miss to the FB at 20:42, that FB turned _away from the pass_ to look back at Justin. If he had turned upfield instead of turning back toward the backfield, Fields' throw would have hit him in the hands. The way he ran his route made that throw look way worse than it was. But that's why he's a blocking FB and not usually running routes on passing plays.

Last year was a complete Tear Down. What are you talking about? he had nobody but himself and still put up 30+ points. stop the cap

All in all, great video and great insight at the end. Thanks.

If Fields ever fixes his slow dropbacks, he may be able to finally make quick reads. As of now, a studly O-line that will give him time to finish his dropback and find big plays is more important than a talented receiver corps is for Justin.

He's wearing the lebowski's sweater!!!

When it’s Caleb he calls it a “fadeway” 🥰🥰🥰when it’s Justin it’s “you don’t want to live in a world passing off your back foot”😒😒😒crazy 🤣🤣🤣

JT you're welcome, i hope you remember me from asking you to give us more Fields breakdowns. Thank to you the world knows that Fields issues came from coaching and Fields himself blaming coaching. You helped the bears, in my opinion. Im humbled to say thank you for possibly sparking a fire to my beloved Chicago Bears.

At this point in the season, what would you do with the #1 pick JT?

Would love to see throwback/NCAA breakdowns in the offseason!

Fields has excellent natural talent and needs some excellent QB coaching to realize his potential. If he gets it soon, then he will be one of the best in the league. If not in Chicago then somewhere soon for his good.

JT, you are the Dude, man....

as a longtime steeler this is the only guy we should pursue in free agency. no russ no kirk. if we trade it’s justin

Don’t forget, the local radio team said the weather wasn’t as bad as it seems in the video. It was flurries but not as bad as it looks.

Your commentary on DJ Moore feels like it has some deeper issues for some reason? Guy has had an absolute career year, it’s his sixth year in the league and he has played with PIG SLOP for quarterbacks his whole career. It feels like you don’t like him for some other random reason. He has been a top 10 WR this year. Doesn’t make sense to a lot of people. It’s odd.

Hey JT. I love the analysis and QB school. FYI: on the A gap sack on Fields (time mark 31:00 on your film) If you get the tape with audio. You can hear Fields yelling multiple times before the snap “Lucas, Lucas, Lucas”… I think was calling it out. There was also an exchange on the sideline between Fields and Lucas after the play. Patrick seemed to acknowledge he screwed up.

Justin fields is special

I attributed DJM running OOB to field conditions and he's banged up

Damn I’m a fields guy but I can see your point about the footwork and the hitch concerns that with lack of weapons and inconsistent o-line play imo are the biggest reason for his slow progression, it’s just so hard for me to move off of him because now you can actually see the improvement slowly but surely happening

Fields analysis has really been a tail of 2 halves this season. Started rough, finishing strong.

“We want Fields! We want Fields! We want Fields!”; The 60,000 fans in attendance at the game last Sunday have spoken.

Jt how dare you take a Christmas break. I been refreshing the channel looking for some new new

I want to love these breakdowns but when I hear him say “a dynamic 1. Not a guy who’s had a really good season” it kills it for me. Moore has been this elite his whole career, just needed a legitimate QB to bring it out of him.

Thank you JT, a real one for this vid. Bears fans seem to give you a lot of stick on Twitter but I appreciate you!

Is he still claiming moore isnt a #1? Bros top 10 in yards and tds but somehow isnt a 1🤔

Nice sweater JT!

Doubling down on the DJ is not a WR1 take is embarrassing imo.

Donny, you're out of your element

Patiently waiting on that Jordan Love video 😭.

That's my QB!

No matter how well Justin plays J.T. will find fault

This analysis sums up how JF is till date. Awesomeness combined with unresolved technical issues which makes Bears offseason very interesting ! Can't wait.

Imagine being in the nfl and missing a flat by 5 yards. And then imagine 75% of the fan base thinking hes gonna be in the hof. BEARS FOOTBALL BABY

That’s a nice sweater JT

Justin Fields will cook the packers

Why is DJ being the #1 WR hilarious?

can you please to explain to me why you have a problem with dj moore. because you’re coming off as being smug and taunting bears fans when talking about him.

So Jordan Love also routinely bleeds backwards on his hitch, "fades away" most throws, sets his feet up extremely open, loses his base hopping around. When you watch the Love videos his schemes are so much better, his pockets are so much cleaner. I understand that the tone of the videos have to be different based on what will get the respective audiences to engage. With all that said I have to acknowledge that Love has shown more in terms of reading and progressing through his reads on time (clean pockets and non-negligent coaching must help).

People thinking bears are going to keep fields are delusional. They are just emotionally attached to Fields. All cause they said he would change the franchise, and he hasn’t. And they want the bears to wait forever just so they can have some vindication for their awful draft pick. They were projected 7.5, they got him a OT and moore, and his numbers are about the exact same. Another WR like Harrison isnt going to do anything but make fields look better than he is, and will force bears to pay him even more. Running QBs don’t need 2 WR1s, they are 1 read and run. And Williams is better, it’s that simple. I could see drafting a WR if fields was as good as love. Look at that WR core Love plays with, if anybody needs more weapons and a better O line it’s him.

The best show on RU-vid! You should be on ESPN!

Can’t wait till we trade him and get Caleb!!

Your closing remarks after last night debacle in Lambeau. Sending this to Poles/Warren stat lol

Bears fans see 1 good game and want to keep Fields LMAO

The play @ 28:35: I remember Justin yelling out "Lucas, Lucas" for sure and maybe even more times pre snap in that game. Either Patrick didn't hear it or they were both not on same page as far as how those calls are made and what they mean, etc.

On the center messing up just yelled Lucas, Lucas, Lucas pre-read. Lucas Patrick the center. He just went wrong way

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