"The benching of Justin Fields was an admission by the New York Jets that they addressed the quarterback position incorrectly. The first-year brain trust of general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn should not feel too bad about it. Indeed, this is what Fields was during his time with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers; however, the Jets as a whole have been unable to find a long-term solution at quarterback for decades."
"It became abundantly clear rather quickly that Fields was not going to be the answer despite the hopes of him developing into a legitimate dual threat under center at MetLife Stadium. The Jets' passing offense is the worst in football, while he was leading the charge, featuring a five-game stretch in which he was held to under 120 yards four times."
The New York Jets benched Justin Fields, signaling an admission that the quarterback position was handled incorrectly. First-year general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn oversaw the move. Fields showed similar limitations in Chicago and Pittsburgh and failed to develop into a long-term solution under center in New York. The Jets' passing offense ranked as the worst in football during his tenure, including a five-game stretch with four performances under 120 passing yards. Veteran Tyrod Taylor will serve as a stopgap while undrafted rookie Brady Cook remains an alternative. The Jets hold the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and are evaluating prospects such as Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.
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