This past Monday, the New York Jets signed their newest quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year deal. New York has not had a consistently good quarterback in some time, but they are hoping that Fields can turn this narrative around.
Entering his 5th NFL season, Fields is now playing for his third team after playing just one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the previous three for the Chicago Bears. Fields only played in 10 games last season as he and Russell Wilson shared time as QB1 in Pittsburgh.
Fields will reunite with Garrett Wilson and Jeremy Ruckert from his time at Ohio State. Fields was originally drafted in the 2021 draft where the Jets also selected a quarterback. New York had the second overall pick with the chance to take Fields, but instead selected Zach Wilson.
4 years later, Gang Green ends up with the quarterback selected nine picks after their pick. Fields has yet to have a breakout season despite having numerous glimpses of star potential in his time in Chicago and Pittsburgh.
The Jets are hoping the young quarterback can finally breakout and that this two year contract and lead to a future extension down the line. New York has already claimed that Fields will be the Week 1 starter for the 2025 season, but they also have backup quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Jordan Travis on the roster.
The plan for Travis was to learn from Rodgers while sitting on the sidelines recovering from his injury. Taylor has been known to be a very sufficient backup, so if things don't work out as well with Fields they can turn to their veteran quarterback.
Will Justin Fields finally be the answer at quarterback for the Jets? Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey are putting together a very young and dynamic roster around Fields so he can succeed as a Jet. Hopefully he will provide the Jets will lots of good memories down the road.
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