If quarterback Justin Fields held a grudge towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, that might be comprehensible.
Fields (who has since signed a two-year, $40M take care of the New York Jets) went 4-2 in six begins with the Steelers in 2024 earlier than Russell Wilson recovered from a calf damage and assumed the beginning position. Wilson (now with the New York Giants) went 6-5 in 11 regular-season begins and misplaced to the Baltimore Ravens within the AFC wild-card spherical.
In his first news conference with the Jets, Fields did not bash his former crew however indicated not getting one other shot bothered him.
“It was totally different for me and an area I wasn’t actually comfy,” Fields mentioned Wednesday. “However [Steelers head coach Mike] Tomlin decided he thought was finest for the crew. I am by no means going to go in opposition to that. I simply tried to vary my perspective and get higher in follow.”
Fields mentioned the choice did not persuade him to signal with the Jets in free company, and he is centered on proving he generally is a profitable beginning QB within the NFL.
“Positively one thing that I need to show to myself,” Fields mentioned. “And I believe expectations for myself are greater than anyone else’s, to be sincere with you. So one thing to show for myself.”
Fields’ profession has been turbulent so far. For the reason that Chicago Bears chosen him with decide No. 11 within the 2021 NFL Draft, he has tossed 45 landing passes however has a 14-30 beginning report within the common season.
In 10 regular-season video games with Pittsburgh final season, the 26-year-old had 10 touchdowns (5 passing and 5 speeding) however threw for greater than 300 passing yards only once.
Whether or not he can attain his potential with the Jets stays unclear. Fields is reuniting with star New York huge receiver Garrett Wilson, whom he performed with at Ohio State from 2019-20. Nevertheless, the Jets have not made the playoffs since 2010, and so they have a rookie head coach, Aaron Glenn.
Nonetheless, Fields salvaging his profession would make the Steelers marvel if they need to’ve accomplished extra to retain him, particularly if they do not signal QB Aaron Rodgers and are compelled to begin Mason Rudolph in Week 1.
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