After an offseason like few before it, Bears fan now know who will line up under centre when they travel west to Los Angeles for the Sunday Night Football opener.

The primetime matchup always gains momentum heading into a new season but excitement has reigned in Chicago ever since Roger Goodell read out Justin Field’s name with the 11th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Despite the fan hysteria, Matt Nagy took a more prudent approach when determining QB1 for the regular season, proclaiming Andy Dalton as the Week 1 starter.

As referenced by NFL Network’s Adam Schefter, Fields will start the Bears’ final preseason game at Tennessee this Sunday. Many experts and fans have petitioned for Fields to start but with the ferocious Aaron Donald first, you can understand Nagy’s decision. If the rookie were to be involved in L.A., we may have seen more hits like this…

Dalton, heading into his 11th NFL season, will provide experience, poise and stability at the quarterback position and with a tough early schedule, including the Rams and Browns in two of their opening three games, it’s understand why the Red Rocket was chosen.

Patience is a virtue and it may just be what Fields and the Bears need to succeed together longterm.