Bears' Justin Fields gearing up for first full season in NFL after disappointing 2021

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It wasn't an easy rookie season for Justin Fields in Chicago last year

The Bears' first pick last year — and the 11th overall — was thrown into the fire early with a rough roster surrounding him. 

The Bears finished 6-11, ahead of only the 3-13-1 Detroit Lions in the NFC North.

Now that he has NFL experience and some offensive weapons expected to take a step forward, Fields must convince the new front office he's the guy moving forward.

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Justin Fields (1) of the Chicago Bears throws a pass as he is pressured by Alex Wright of the Cleveland Browns during the first half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

"Coach says all the time … it’s about us — how we play, how we execute," Fields said Wednesday. "So I’m just playing for my teammates, playing for my coaches and going out here and executing to the best of my ability."

Fields entered last season as a backup learning under Andy Dalton, but early injuries threw Fields under center earlier than expected. He hadn't even taken reps with the ones yet.

Now, Fields is the unquestioned starter with no one threatening to take snaps at QB.

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates after a play during a game against the San Francisco 49ers Oct. 31, 2021, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Fields' 2022 debut will be against a team that passed on him in the 2021 NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers opted to trade up to select Trey Lance.

"He’s gonna prove everything that everybody doubted him on, especially Week 1," receiver