Garrett Wilson rips Bears WRs with brutally honest Justin Fields take

Garrett Wilson has never been shy about speaking his mind, especially when it comes to supporting his quarterback. Now entering his fourth NFL season, the New York Jets star wide receiver is already making it clear he believes in Justin Fields, and he isn’t afraid to throw some shade in the process.

Speaking to reporters after a recent OTA practice last week, Wilson offered a brutally honest assessment of Fields' time with the Chicago Bears. He admitted to watching Fields’ tape from his Chicago days and thinking to himself, “I would’ve caught that.”

It was equal parts a defense of his former Ohio State teammate as it was a not-so-subtle jab at Fields’ former wide receiver corps in Chicago.

Wilson doubled down by saying he’s always believed Fields was better than people gave him credit for, going back to when he felt his college teammate should’ve been drafted higher in 2021. “I know exactly what he can do,” Wilson said. “Now the world’s gotta see it.”

Garrett Wilson defended Justin Fields by taking a shot at the Bears

Fields’ tenure in Chicago was rocky from the start. Despite his flashes, Fields struggled to find consistent footing with the Bears. Over three seasons, Fields was plagued by poor offensive line play, constant scheme changes, and a coaching staff that never seemed to fully tailor the offense to his strengths.

That said, while Wilson’s criticism focused on the wide receiver room, it’s worth noting that Fields’ receivers didn’t statistically let him down all that often. Fields has never had a drop rate over 8% in a single season, and his teams consistently ranked in the top half of the NFL in terms of fewest drops.

Still, it’s hard to argue that Fields was placed in a truly functional environment. Between the revolving door of play-callers and the lack of a consistent supporting cast, Fields never had a chance to properly develop in Chicago.

His move to Pittsburgh in 2024 was a much-needed reset. While he only started six games for the Steelers, Fields looked like a far more composed and efficient quarterback when given opportunities.

Now with the Jets, Fields will have something he's arguably never had before: a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver. Wilson is not only one of the league’s most talented young receivers, but he's also someone Fields already has a built-in rapport with from their Ohio State days.

That chemistry could go a long way in helping Fields take the next step, especially in a Jets offense designed to better suit his strengths. More importantly, the Jets seem committed to giving Fields a real shot.

With a revamped offensive line and a hopefully more QB-friendly coaching staff in place, the Jets are doing everything they can to give Fields the tools to succeed. And if you ask Garrett Wilson, the results might be long overdue.

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