Justin Fields of the New York Jets is further proof evaluating quarterbacks is an inexact science.
During a 13-6 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Fields was benched in the second half in favor of backup QB Tyrod Taylor after completing 6-of-12 passes for 46 yards and posting a lousy 11.5 QBR. On Monday, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn refused to name a starting QB for Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
If Fields starts in Week 8, his career as a starter still may be over. The former Ohio State star is on his third team in five seasons and has yet to back up what NFL Draft "experts" said about him in 2021.
What did experts say about Justin Fields?
Fields — whom the Chicago Bears took with pick No. 11 in 2021 — was a member of the disappointing 2021 QB class, which feat