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Jets' Justin Fields Signing Tabbed 'Perfect Addition' For New York

Justin Fields could be the perfect quarterback for the Jets.
Zach Pressnell|
Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during warmups against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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After a few weeks of speculation, the New York Jets finally landed on their Aaron Rodgers successor. The Jets inked free agent quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year contract worth $40 million.

A signing like this has the fan base split. On one hand, Fields is still young and has shown quite a bit of promise in his short NFL career. He's a dual threat signal caller with a lot of potential still in the tank. Reuniting Fields with Garrett Wilson could be a huge step for both of their careers.

On the other hand, paying $40 million for Fields seems a bit steep. It doesn't seem like the Pittsburgh Steelers were in the ballpark of that number, so there's a chance the Jets overpaid for him.

Either way, Newsweek's Evan Massey tabbed the addition of Fields as the "perfect decision for New York."

"Truthfully, the move to sign Fields to replace Rodgers is a perfect decision for New York," Massey wrote. "Fields is just 26 years old. He still has more than enough time in his prime to be the Jets' long-term franchise quarterback.

"Due to the improvement that he showed last season, the work ethic that he has had since entering the NFL, and the weapons he will have in New York with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson leading the way, Fields has a great opportunity to finally show his full potential."

Massey hits the nail on the head with his analysis. Instead of holding onto Rodgers and hoping something would change, the Jets added a young and mobile quarterback to form their offense around.

Fields has a lot of talent and potential, but he hasn't been placed in a position to succeed. With the Jets, he'll finally have a true chance to shine with a talented cast around him.

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Zach Pressnell
ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "New York Jets On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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