Some players might leave a team, but they never leave the hearts of the fans. For Chicago Bears fans, Justin Fields is one of those players. No matter where he goes, one thing remains the same — his character, humility, and work ethic always shine through. And now, in an unexpected twist, a coach from another team has said exactly what Bears fans have known all along.
Now a member of the New York Jets, Fields recently earned praise from new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn — and not for his arm strength, speed, or stats, but for something deeper.
“He’s not trying to be the celebrity quarterback, he’s just trying to be himself,” Glenn said. “He’s not trying to impress anybody. He’s going out there and he’s busting his tail trying to be the best quarterback he can be for this team. Everybody sees that — and I like that.”
For Bears fans, those words hit home. This isn’t a revelation. This is a reminder.
Chicago knew who Fields was from the beginning. Through the ups and downs, the flashes of brilliance, and the frustrations on the field, one thing never wavered — Fields’ commitment to his teammates and his relentless work ethic.
He never blamed anyone else. He never looked for excuses. Even when things didn’t go his way — like losing the starting job in Pittsburgh — he stayed quiet, stayed classy, and kept working.
Bears fans lived through the noise and the national media takes. They heard the questions about whether Fields was “the guy.” But they also saw something others couldn’t — a player who was mature beyond his years, who carried himself with quiet strength, and who never made the moment about him.
Now that he’s in New York, nothing has changed — and that, more than anything, is what makes Bears fans proud. He may no longer wear a Chicago jersey, but Fields still carries the qualities that made him beloved at Soldier Field. He still leads with humility. He still puts in the work. And he still earns the respect of every locker room he walks into.
Whether or not Fields becomes a star in New York isn’t the point. The point is, his character has never been in question. And now, Bears fans are watching coaches on other teams learn what Chicago already knew: Justin Fields is the real deal — as a person, a teammate, and a leader.
So no, nothing Glenn said came as a surprise in Chicago. It was just another reminder that sometimes, the ones who leave still carry a piece of your team with them — and still give fans a reason to cheer from afar.
