New Evidence Shows How Locked In Justin Fields Is Right Now

Justin Fields had arguably the best game of his young career on Monday night. Facing a talented and well-coached defense in a hostile stadium, the Chicago Bears quarterback accounted for 259 total yards and two touchdowns. The offense scored 33 points and buried the New England Patriots by 19. It was a humiliation for the home team and the latest indicator that Fields is trending in the right direction.

Few understand how dedicated the young quarterback has been to get better. People keep saying he’s a hard worker, but the evidence isn’t always there to back it up. Luckily, ESPN cameras caught a brief snippet during the broadcast. Late in the 3rd quarter, the Bears held a 26-14 lead. One would think Fields would be getting some rest on the bench. Nope. He was on the training table getting stretched. Yet that wasn’t enough. He made sure to have a tablet in his hands too, continuing to study New England’s defense.

Little moments like this define Justin Fields.

Everything is devoted to one goal: becoming the best possible quarterback he can be. Fields could easily get discouraged from how the season began. He wasn’t putting up great numbers, the team was losing, and he took a beating. That didn’t deter him. He kept working hard to get better. The fruits of that labor are finally coming to the forefront. New England didn’t have many answers for him in that game, especially on the ground.

There is still plenty for him to work on. He has a major fumbling issue he still hasn’t fixed. The passing yards and touchdowns are still lower than they should be. Justin Fields isn’t stupid. He knows that. It is why he remains relentless in his approach. There are no excuses. The only way to get better is to work. No moment can be wasted before, during, or after games. That is what it means to be obsessed.

The fact Chicago is getting this level of dedication from their quarterback is a welcome change.