The Chicago Bears players were not surprised by the trade of Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers last month, but that didn’t make it any easier to accept.
“It’s tough, man,” said linebacker T.J. Edwards. “You grow with these guys. You go through a lot. Go through all those uncomfortable times of losing games but also the good times of winning.”
“But sadly that is the NFL. That is the reality of what we do. You just wish him the best. Good people … Anyone who comes in here is truly a good person. So with good people you want them to have great things moving forward, and that’s what we want for him.”
Right tackle Darnell Wright, who played one season with Fields, shared his thoughts on the trade.
“I just thought to myself, ‘Whatever works best for the team, best for him,’” Wright said. “I hope he does well. I know he’ll do well.”
Edwards, who understands the pressure of playing quarterback for the Bears, believes a rookie quarterback could be a positive addition to the team.
“A rookie quarterback doing well would be ‘incredible for all of us,’” Edwards said. “I think that’s the hope … ”
“We’ll embrace them and they’ll fit into our culture. Because I know our front office does their research for sure.”
Wright is also excited about the potential of a rookie quarterback, particularly USC’s Caleb Williams.
“I think once all the media stuff [during the draft] dies down he’ll get to work just like any other player would,” Wright said. “He’ll be good.”
