{"id":99072,"date":"2025-06-02T22:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T22:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/99072\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T22:02:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T22:02:10","slug":"ny-jets-justin-fields-praised-by-respected-nfl-analyst-at-otas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/99072\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Jets’ Justin Fields praised by respected NFL analyst at OTAs"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields<\/a> is entering what could be his final opportunity to prove he can be a reliable NFL starter, and early signs from the practice field are promising.<\/p>\n

NFL Network\u2019s Brian Baldinger, who attended last Thursday\u2019s OTA practice, praised Fields for his play at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, NJ<\/p>\n

\u201cHe looked exceptionally fast,\u201d Baldinger said<\/a>. \u201cHe was on the move quite a bit and threw well on the move. You saw him basically piercing the Jets\u2019 defense routinely. I thought he threw the ball well on the run. He took all the No. 1 repetitions with the starting offense. They used him in a variety of ways, but running the ball, he stood out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fields, once a top prospect in the 2021 NFL draft, is now looking to reset his career in New York. Initially bypassed by the Jets at No. 2 overall<\/a> in favor of Zach Wilson, Fields landed with the Chicago Bears at No. 11. <\/p>\n

Four years and two teams later, the former Ohio State star is on his third NFL roster. He signed a two-year deal<\/a> worth up to $40 million ($30 million guaranteed) this offseason to become the Jets\u2019 starting quarterback.<\/p>\n

First play of a new team session set, Fields makes a beauty of a \u201crecovery, off-balance\u201d throw to Garrett for 20+. Lazard would have probably been the target (based on his route and separation), but the rush got home, making Fields adjust and move right. <\/p>\n

A couple of plays\u2026<\/p>\n

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Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, Fields made six starts for Mike Tomlin, posting a 4-2 record while throwing for 1,106 yards, 5 touchdowns, and an interception on 65.8% passing before being replaced by veteran Russell Wilson.<\/p>\n

Now in the Green and White, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey are taking a calculated risk on the 26-year-old\u2019s potential. <\/p>\n

If Justin Fields can grow as a passer this summer, he has the tools to become the New York Jets\u2019 long-term answer under center.<\/p>\n