The Jets are here to tell us, wait, no, he’s much more than that! They see a quarterback who can run. They see a quarterback with a strong arm. They surely see a quarterback with accuracy issues but believe Fields is worth the risk. Everybody thinks they can fix his issues, until they can’t.

On Monday, the Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal with a clear path to a starting role and all that comes with it. Among a cast of castaway veterans, Fields offered New York a unique combination of youth, upside, and competence. It’s unknown, perhaps unlikely, that it truly works out, but few are complaining with the signing.

While a fresh start may prove what Justin Fields needs at this stage of his career, he'll have to show that he can develop as a passer and be more than just a short-term starter with the Jets.