QB: Justin FieldsPlay-caller: Tanner Engstrand
Knowing how successful Fields was against Aaron Glenn’s defenses when they were with Chicago and Detroit, respectively, it is not surprising that the Jets’ new head coach tabbed the fifth-year pro to be his new QB1. The dual-threat playmaker is an explosive weapon with a 1,000-yard rushing season on his résumé and an improving game from the pocket, and it will be exciting to see what he and Engstrand, who will be calling plays for the first time, can cook up.
While Fields has a drastically different playing style than Engstrand’s previous protégé, Jared Goff, I would expect the former Lions passing game coordinator to mesh his favorite passing concepts with a mix of RPOs and designed quarterback runs that showcase the dynamic athlete’s big-play potential with the ball in his hands. Fields has a demonstrated history of success to build on with receiver Garrett Wilson, who caught 73 passes for 1,155 yards and 11 touchdowns during their time together at Ohio State. If the former No. 11 overall pick of the Bears can renew his rapport with Wilson and also develop a bond with rookie tight end Mason Taylor, he could lead a high-powered aerial circus to match a ground-and-pound run game spearheaded by Breece Hall and Braelon Allen.
With Engstrand poised to add razzle-dazzle to the playbook that will keep opponents guessing, the Jets could take the league by storm with a balanced yet explosive attack.Â