In the closing moments of the fourth quarter during week 11, a huge play unfolded against the Detroit Lions. On a crucial 3rd and 9, Justin Fields correctly read the defense and attempted a deep pass to rookie wide receiver Tyler Scott. Although Fields delivered an almost perfect throw, Scott seemed to hesitate momentarily, ultimately preventing him from making the catch.
On Wednesday, Justin Fields spoke with the media and responded to a great question from Chicago Sun-Times reporter Mark Potash. The question focused on the significance, from Fields perspective, of keeping Tyler Scott involved and maintaining faith in him within the offense. Fields response was impressive, showcasing strong support for his teammate.
“I’m not losing faith in him.. I’m going to keep going back to him. He’s going to be a great receiver. He’s Got a lot of room to grow. He’s talented even now. He’s made a lot of plays for us this year. Offense, special teams … He had a tough game, but we’ve all had tough games. As a football player, you have tough games. I’ve had a lot of tough games. It does nothing but make me better, make him better.”
Justin Fields is a true leader in the locker room
When it comes to being a quarterback in the NFL, leadership is essential both on the field and in the locker room. Justin Fields exemplifies this quality and more. Fields concluded his answer with another impactful quote that showcases his faith and belief in Tyler Scott.
“He’s not going to let one, two, three games define who he is as a player so I have full faith in Tyler. Everybody else does, too.“
Ultimately, you have to step up and make key plays when your team needs them the most. This will serve as a valuable learning experience for the rookie wide receiver. His number will be called again. Let’s hope he can deliver when the time comes.
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