It seems that every year, there’s a team that just can’t get out of its own way. A pattern that, in recent memory, has found a way to repeat itself for the New York Jets.
With their last two seasons becoming more of a savage spin of a roulette wheel, rather than thorough roster construction by the front office.
The team made the expected decision to release Davante Adams on Tuesday, with Aaron Rodgers on the cusp of landing with another.. Let’s be honest.. desperate franchise. The Adams exit is saving New York $29.9 million in cap space, so free agency has suddenly taken a turn for the better.
If the season started today, Tyrod Taylor would bridge the gap as the Jets’ QB1. Nothing wrong with that. The 35-year-old journeyman has been quite successful in numerous systems throughout his career. But it would be shocking to see the Jets front office make it through these next few months without a new quarterback hitting the depth chart.
Jets sign Justin Fields to prove-it contract in NFL free agency
As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue taking their time weighing their options – that being Russell Wilson or Justin Fields – the Jets won’t be dragging their feet on their pursuit of a quarterback.
Fields is a low-risk, high-reward option for New York, especially what it’s just undergone in the last two seasons. His throwing arm looked better in six positive starts for Pittsburgh, and he has potential to bring out a better version of Breece Hall than what the star running back showed with Rodgers under center.
It’s also possible that the Jets bring in one of the exciting prospect from the 2025 NFL Draft class, which has been a laborious activity for this franchise in recent years.
Fields likely won’t prefer committing to a long-term contract with any team this offseason, but the former first round draft pick certainly wants to land somewhere that offers ample room to show off his skill set.
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