Last year was probably his worst season yet. He was still a serviceable starter, but not the game wrecker he was in the past. He was coming of a missed season due to injury, so it’s possible he wasn’t fully back. However, it’s also possible he’s falling off a bit due to age. Seemed like an overpay by CHI, but if they are right it could be a good deal.
At a minimum, I’d bet on him being an effective rotational DT for a year or 2.
Chicago fans, thoughts on Fields
was he given a fair chance and failed, or needed better supporting cast?
His stats don’t look that bad
Even at the end there was a significant percentage of fans who were for keeping him because he was still considered an unknown, never really given a real chance because of bad coaching. But most were ready to move on, despite being still considered an unknown. Without a #1 pick, he might still be with the team.
thanks, funny, as that describes Smith, Darnold and Wilson with the Jets
Sounds like the perfect fit then! 
I really liked Fields. It just didn’t feel like he ever progressed. Year 3 Fields felt exactly the same as Year 1 Fields. Could be strictly due to poor coaching, but I feel like Pittsburgh has adequate coaching, and he couldn’t beat out Wilson there, so… We’ll just have to see. Would be awesome to see him find the right situation and thrive.
I think Mike Tomlin put it best when he said Fields had been good but not to be confused with great. Seemed to be the story of his time in Chicago as well. He wasn’t bad just not good enough. He was well liked in Chicago and I hope it works out for him in NY
just realized Fields & Garret Wilson were college team mates, so assume that is a good thing
side note, ESPN had an article ranking QB moves this off season
1 - ex Jet
2 - ex Jet
3 - current Jet
4 - ex Giant
5 - ex Jet
and then another article all about where another ex Jet will land
It worked great for Cutler and Earl Bennett!