Justin Fields: Master of Metaphor

On today's episode of Pardon My Take, Big Cat and PFT sat down to interview Justin Fields. QB1.

It's an awesome interview that I suggest every Bears fan checks out.

Apple Podcast Link (interview starts at 1:07:25 mark)

Youtube Link (interview starts at 1:06:44 mark)

They shoot the shit for close to forty minutes. They discussed topics such as his personal thoughts about this past season and the future of the team, Big Cat's late-night obsession with watching Justin Fields highlights, how JF1 has gotten adjusted to playing in Chicago weather, how he had no clue the Bears were going to draft him, and a great story about his old man shaving his head. Along with a whole lot more. It's a great interview, I don't want to spoil the entire script.

However, I will highlight one part. There was one point in the interview where they ask Fields about the hit he took from James Skalski in the 2021 College Football Playoff semi-final game against Clemson. A bulldozing hit that would get Skalski tossed from the game.

Now in the interview, this question is a bit of a two-parter. They talk about it for a bit, then go back to the subject later. While reminiscing about the hit, Justin Fields drops a gem of a metaphor on the audience. Along with a hint of alliteration. A true testament to his high school 3.9 GPA.

"It felt like a bowling ball was thrown by Thor and hit me in the side of my ribs"

Sounds like Justin Fields is a fan of imagery. That's quite the idea to imagine. 

Thor launching a size 16 right at the McRib cage. Yikes.

Sure, QB1 stumbled a little bit on the delivery. But that's what happens with alliteration sometimes. Sometimes the words match up so smoothly that the words literally roll right off the tongue. It happens to the best of us. Pronunciation can be a bitch.

In closing, it's been three days since the football season ended and I already can't wait to see this guy play again. 

This interview gave me an insight into the character of Justin Fields; on and off the field. He's a humble, disciplined, mild-mannered individual who was raised by incredible parents. It's easy to figure that out after listening to this interview. 

Justin Fields is a true role model for youngsters. We are lucky to have him as our quarterback and I, for one, am excited to witness his future.

Go Bears.

Editor's Note:

After a quick google search, I realized after posting the blog that what JF1 said was a simile; not a metaphor. Too late, too bad. Master of Metaphor sounds way cooler. Give me a break on this one.