CBS Sports: Justin Fields could be ‘late bloomer’ for the Jets
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CBS Sports: Justin Fields could be ‘late bloomer’ for the Jets
The New York Jets signed quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract. The Jets are hanging onto the hope that Fields will be a late bloomer. Last season, Fields was 4-2 as the starter for Pittsburgh, and the offense averaged 20.7 points per game. Given his relationship with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson, there is reason to suggest that Fields could be even more productive with New York.
There’s some untapped potential when it comes to Fields. The No. 11 overall selection in the 2021 NFL draft, Fields rushed for a historic 1,143 yards as a sophomore. Offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand will attempt to tap into that dual-threat ability this season.
CBS Sports recently wrote an article outlining one reason for optimism for every NFL team heading into training camp. For the Jets, it’s hanging onto the hope that Fields will be a late bloomer after failing to reach his performance ceiling in Chicago and Pittsburgh.
“Over the last few years, we’ve seen some once highly touted quarterbacks have late career blooms like Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, and, more recently, Sam Darnold,” Tyler Sullivan wrote. “For the Jets, they’re rolling the dice on Justin Fields potentially being the latest edition of that trend, inking the former Steelers quarterback to a two-year, $40 million contract in free agency. Last season, Fields was 4-2 as the starter for Pittsburgh, and the offense averaged 20.7 points per game. Given his relationship with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson, there is reason to suggest that Fields could be even more productive during his tenure with New York. ”
Fields is a naturally talented quarterback. The Jets have surrounded him with a stellar offensive line (on paper), and a familiar weapon in Garrett Wilson, dating back to their shared Ohio State days. Hopefully Fields is an environment that allows him to thrive in East Rutherford.
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CBS Sports: Justin Fields could be ‘late bloomer’ for the Jets
The New York Jets signed quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract. The No. 11 overall selection in the 2021 NFL draft, Fields rushed for a historic 1,143 yards as a sophomore. The Jets have surrounded him with a stellar offensive line (on paper), and a familiar weapon in Garrett Wilson, dating back to their shared Ohio State days. There is reason to suggest that Fields could be even more productive during his tenure with New York.
There’s some untapped potential when it comes to Fields. The No. 11 overall selection in the 2021 NFL draft, Fields rushed for a historic 1,143 yards as a sophomore. Offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand will attempt to tap into that dual-threat ability this season.
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CBS Sports recently wrote an article outlining one reason for optimism for every NFL team heading into training camp. For the Jets, it’s hanging onto the hope that Fields will be a late bloomer after failing to reach his performance ceiling in Chicago and Pittsburgh.
“Over the last few years, we’ve seen some once highly touted quarterbacks have late career blooms like Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, and, more recently, Sam Darnold,” Tyler Sullivan wrote. “For the Jets, they’re rolling the dice on Justin Fields potentially being the latest edition of that trend, inking the former Steelers quarterback to a two-year, $40 million contract in free agency. Last season, Fields was 4-2 as the starter for Pittsburgh, and the offense averaged 20.7 points per game. Given his relationship with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson, there is reason to suggest that Fields could be even more productive during his tenure with New York. ”
Fields is a naturally talented quarterback. The Jets have surrounded him with a stellar offensive line (on paper), and a familiar weapon in Garrett Wilson, dating back to their shared Ohio State days. Hopefully Fields is an environment that allows him to thrive in East Rutherford.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: CBS Sports: Justin Fields could be late bloomer for New York Jets