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“I just wanted a change of scenery and I’m very excited to go to Kelowna and prove myself there,” Colton said. “I think just the experience of being able to skate with guys like Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and obviously Kirby, it’s awesome to be out here and see how they act on a day-to-day basis, and I can bring that back to a young team in Kelowna and help them grow their game.”
“The thing that I am pushing is, ‘Hey, we have to be more consistent with the fundamentals, and it takes time,’ ” Castillo said. “It takes time against good players. Those are elite players, so against elite players your technique has to be on point and you have to be consistent with your fundamentals. And we’re not there yet. You can get away with that sometimes against lesser athletes. Those guys were athletes, and it was a challenge.”
NFL offenses do this every week, and it often allows the quarterback to get a pre-snap read, whether it’s man or zone coverage. But Fields, as a rookie, still has to read it and react decisively, and he didn’t. The Browns sat on a lot of the shorter routes, which complicated things and made small windows smaller. But Fields didn’t pull the trigger on some open throws.
Soldier Field, right, home of the Chicago Bears, on Sept. 29, 2021. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, a move that takes the team a step closer toward securing property for a new stadium and leaving their longtime home at Soldier Field. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)
Detroit Tigers left fielder Robbie Grossman (8) drops a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox right fielder Leury Garcia (28), resulting in a double for Garcia, in the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Oct. 1, 2021, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
“First of all, how healthy, what’s the risk there?” La Russa said. “And has he done enough, competed enough to give us a shot? Because of who he is and what he’s meant to this club, he’s definitely getting the consideration. But going beyond that and actually giving him innings, there’s a health concern and a sharpness concern.
Among the Hawks’ additions is a defenseman with offensive skill in Seth Jones, who’ll join the first power-play unit with DeBrincat, and Tyler Johnson, who was set to center the top line with DeBrincat and Patrick Kane during Friday night’s preseason game against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center.
“He’s got unbelievable strength, which translates into power, and all of you in Chicago got to see that,” Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said last week at Wrigley Field. “We always thought he was a talented player. Unfortunately the rules of baseball don’t allow you to keep being experimental when the clock is ticking. And for him, it’s a great opportunity (in Chicago), and obviously he’s making the most of his opportunity and I’m happy for him.
Tony La Russa last managed in 2011 when the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series. The 76-year-old won three World Series titles as the manager of the Oakland A’s (1989) and Cardinals (2006, ’11). La Russa spent parts of eight seasons managing the Chicago White Sox (1979-86), leading them to the AL West title in 1983. He has a 2,728-2,365 career record in 33 seasons. White Sox manager Tony La Russa watches from the dugout on Sept. 12, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) White Sox manager Tony La Russa walks out to the mound to make a pitching change during a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Aug. 6, 2021 (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox manager Tony La Russa watches players warm up before the White Sox play the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 31, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) White Sox general manager Rick Hahn talks with manager Tony La Russa before the White Sox play the Blue Jays at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 8, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) La Russa at Guaranteed Rate Field White Sox manager Tony La Russa makes a pitching change in the sixth inning during a game at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 16, 2021. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune) La Russa at camp Tony La Russa walks on a practice field during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 24, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) La Russa at camp Manager Tony La Russa talks with players during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 26, 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Managing the Sox in 1983 White Sox manager Tony La Russa in 1983. (Chicago Tribune archive/Chicago Tribune) La Russa in 1980 White Sox third base coach Bobby Winkles, baserunner Mike Squires and manager Tony La Russa argue a call by thrid base umpire Fredd Spenn in Arlington, Tex., on July 18, 1980. Spenn called Squires out trying to steal third base in the ninth inning. (Associated Press) Tony and Hawk White Sox manager Tony LaRussa watches as the new general manager Ken Harrelson tosses the ball at spring training on Feb. 22, 1986, in Sarasota, Fla. This was the first workout Harrelson attended as the general manager after moving to the front office from the announcers booth. (John Swart / Associated Press) La Russa in 1985 White Sox manager Tony La Russa and catcher Marc Hill confer with Bruce Tanner during a loss on June 25, 1985. (Charles Cherney / Chicago Tribune) La Russa with Fisk White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk, left, with manager Tony La Russa, waits for relief pitcher Dennis Lamp during a game on Oct. 8, 1983 at Comiskey Park. (Ed Wagner Jr. / Chicago Tribune) La Russa at SoxFest Former White Sox manager Tony LaRussa joins Harold Baines as they sign autographs during an autograph session at SoxFest 2013 held at the Palmer House Hilton on Jan. 27, 2013. (Jos M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune) On the job White Sox manager Tony LaRussa. (CHICAGO TRIBUNE) Back again Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa, left, entertains White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, Eddie Einhorn and Jerry Reinsdorf before the game at U.S. Cellular Field on June 20, 2006. (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune) La Russa returns Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa is honored before a White Sox game last summer. (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune)
“It’s honest,” offensive coordinator Bill Lazor said when asked how the coaching staff assessed the game film with Fields. “It’s real now. Do you ever hope to be in that exact same situation again? Hopefully not ever in his career. But you know, it happened. So you just say, ‘OK, faced with these adversities, here’s how I reacted.’