{"id":213447,"date":"2025-07-17T05:43:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/213447\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T05:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:43:19","slug":"jets-new-quarterback-bringing-dynamic-ability-to-transform-the-offense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/213447\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets\u2019 new quarterback bringing dynamic ability to transform the offense"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/empiresportsmedia.com\/category\/new-york-jets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jets<\/a> signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/_\/id\/4362887\/justin-fields\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Justin Fields;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Justin Fields<\/a> this offseason to be their new quarterback. This signing has the potential to change the dynamic of the team\u2019s offense.<\/p>\n<p>The Jets\u2019 offense has struggled to score recently<\/p>\n<p>The Jets haven\u2019t scored much over the past few seasons. They ranked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/stats\/team\/_\/table\/passing\/sort\/totalPoints\/dir\/desc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:25th in points;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">25th in points<\/a> scored in 2024. But with the addition of Fields to the roster, their scoring could increase.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals, new york giants, justin fields\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/17076b3f9e4a73ff162db73baa47cdfe.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Fields is a type of quarterback that the Jets haven\u2019t had in some time. He is mobile and loves to use his legs to his advantage whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>In his best season, 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FielJu00.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Fields ran for;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Fields ran for <\/a>1,143 yards and eight scores. He also averaged 7.1 yards per attempt and over 75 rushing yards per game.<\/p>\n<p>Fields should lead the Jets in touchdowns<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkjets.com\/news\/which-skill-player-will-lead-the-jets-in-touchdowns-in-the-2025-season\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:leading score over the past couple of seasons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">leading score over the past couple of seasons<\/a> for the Jets has been RB Breece Hall, but that should change in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The creativity of new offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, paired with the rushing ability of Fields, will create an explosive offense that revolves around the quarterback\u2019s mobility.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tanner Engstrand, Jets\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7817a712a9d1d4dc45e74193011302c5.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Fields scored five rushing touchdowns last season with the Steelers despite making only six starts. He also added five passing touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>With Engstrand and an upgraded offensive line, Fields could realistically rush for over 10 touchdowns this season. The offensive line is <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/jets-offensive-line-expressing-confidence-230329141.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:young, talented, confident;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">young, talented, confident<\/a>, and mobile, which, for a quarterback looking to hit the edge, is perfect.<\/p>\n<p>Related Headlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Jets signed Justin Fields this offseason to be their new quarterback. 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