Aaron Glenn and the Jets have full trust in Justin Fields , and GM Darren Mougey made sure to highlight it. He compared Fields’ journey to late bloomers like Baker Mayfield and even a familiar name in Sam Darnold . “I do believe Justin can be one of those guys. I’ve seen progress during this camp and look forward to seeing the progress throughout the season as they all come together,” Mougey said. However, Fields’ story hasn’t been one of smooth rides.
Since being drafted 11th overall by Chicago in 2021, his career has been stuck in a cycle of resets. He went through three head coaches and three offensive coordinators in four years, never once enjoying the stability every young QB craves. While last season spared him the chaos in Chicago, he spent most of it holding a