Justin Fields, the talented quarterback for the Chicago Bears, has come a long way since signing his massive $18,800,000 rookie deal. As the Bears placed immense faith in him, Fields has been proving his worth over the past couple of years. In his rookie season, Fields showed glimpses of his talent, leading his team to important victories.
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However, during the draft, even the best players have to deal with their own fears and nervousness. In an exclusive interview with ‘The Q with Quincy Avery’, two years after living the great day, the young quarterback opened up about his draft day experience which was full of anxiety, hopelessness, and finally, ecstasy.
Fields will never forget his Draft Day
In the interview, Justin Fields, revealing his draft day experience, stated, “Before the draft, I’m thinking, okay, Falcons might take me, we’ll see. Boom, number four pick comes around, they choose my boy Kyle Pitts.” Fields then highlighted the uncertainty he faced as he watched the draft unfold, unsure of his future destination.
Eventually, the Chicago Bears traded up to rope him in, and his agent soon informed him of the news. Fields candidly admitted in the video, “I got the phone call before I even saw the TV. It’s funny because to really know the draft, you actually hear stuff before it shows on TV.”
During the interview, Fields also acknowledged the impact his teammate Darnell Mooney has had on his career. He described Mooney as an extremely disciplined and dedicated individual. The two stars have spent countless hours together, going over plays and transitioning from college to the NFL.
Fields also emphasized on the importance of building close relationships with teammates, while admitting that not all NFL players are necessarily close friends off the field.
Justin Fields can make or break things at Chicago
Fields’ rookie contract, worth $18.8 million, reflects the Bears’ belief in his potential. This contract signifies the immense responsibility and expectations placed upon him to lead the team to success. Moreover, he has shown extreme potential in the last two seasons, finishing his rookie year with 420 rushing yards.
Moreover, in his second season, Justin became only the third signal-caller to record 1,000 yards after Lamar Jackson and Michael Vick. However, the Bears still ended up having a disastrous season, recording just 3 wins in 17 games. That’s where Fields will have his biggest test this time around. Along without churning out good individual numbers, he would have to lead his side to wins as well.
