The New York Jets are transitioning to a new era.
With Aaron Rodgers no longer on the premises, this will be Justin Fields’ team now.
When asked about their plans for their new quarterback, head coach Aaron Glenn hinted at allowing him to play the position the way he’s always wanted to (via Paul Andrew Esden Jr):
“Listen obviously we want to utilize his legs but we also want him to play quarterback,” Gleen said. “We are going to let him play quarterback. I mean that’s what he has always wanted to do. Listen I’m not saying he hasn’t had a chance to do that in other places – that’s not my issue – but I know what I want to do with that player.”
Will Justin Fields on the #Jets work? I have no idea but what I do know is this team has a vision for him.
‘Listen obviously we want to utilize his legs but we also want him to play quarterback,’ HC Aaron Glenn said.
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— Paul Andrew Esden Jr (@BoyGreen25) April 2, 2025
That might sound simple, but the game is simple at times.
Granted, Fields hasn’t always been good, and he’s left plenty to be desired with his ability to read opposing defenses.
However, he’s never played for a team that actually believed in him.
He can thrive in an offense built around his strengths.
Even despite constantly being asked to stay in the pocket, he’s still had some big performances in the past, and he’s shown that he can put up big numbers.
If the Jets build a play-action-based offense and allow him to roll out of the pocket and take off with his legs, we’re likely going to witness the best version we’ve seen of him.
Fields is still a young player trying to figure things out in the league, and we’ve seen late bloomers have long and successful careers in the past.
The Jets have some solid offensive pieces and two legitimate young stars at running back, Breece Hall and Braelon Allen.
Add a strong defense to the mix, and this team might finally be ready to put an end to the longest playoff drought in all of American sports next season.
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