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Jets QB Justin Fields Speaks Out About His Departure from Steelers

If quarterback Justin Fields had a grievance against the Pittsburgh Steelers, it wouldn’t be surprising.

Fields (who has now inked a two-year, $40 million contract with the New York Jets) posted a record of 4 wins and 2 losses in his first six games with the Steelers during the 2024 season prior to Russell Wilson returning from a calf injury and taking over as starter. Wilson (currently playing for the New York Giants) secured 6 victories out of 11 starts in the regular season and was eliminated by the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC wildcard round.

In his first press briefing alongside the Jets, Fields didn't criticize his previous team, but he suggested that not receiving another opportunity was bothering him.

Things were quite different for me; it was a space where I didn’t feel entirely at ease," Fields stated on Wednesday. "However, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made what he believed to be the best choice for the team. I would never oppose that. Instead, I attempted to alter my viewpoint and improve during practices.

Fields stated that the choice failed to persuade him to join the Jets during free agency, and his current priority is demonstrating that he can excel as a starting quarterback in the NFL.

I definitely have something I want to prove to myself," Fields stated. "Honestly, my own expectations are higher than anyone else’s. It’s about proving it to me personally.

So far, Fields' career has been marked by ups and downs. After being chosen as the 11th pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2021 NFL Draft, he has thrown for 45 touchdowns yet holds a 14-30 win-loss record during the regular season starts.

In 10 regular-season contests with Pittsburgh during the previous season, the 26-year-old player recorded 10 touchdowns (split equally between passing and rushing) yet threw for over Only managed 300 passing yards one time.

It’s uncertain whether he can fulfill his potential with the Jets. Fields will be teaming up again with standout New York wideout Garrett Wilson, who was also his teammate at Ohio State during the years 2019-20. Nonetheless, the Jets haven’t reached the playoffs since 2010, and they now have a new head coach in the role of Aaron Glenn.

Nevertheless, reviving Fields' career could lead the Steelers to question whether they should have made greater efforts to keep him, particularly if they fail to secure quarterback Aaron Rodgers and end up starting Mason Rudolph in their first week.

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Giants Forecasted to Select Ultra-Athletic, 45-TD QB Over Shedeur Sanders

It's quite possible that Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders could drop to the New York Giants with the third pick in this month’s NFL draft, however, an increasing number of notable analysts believe the team might overlook him and go another direction instead.

On Tuesday, April 8, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicted that Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter — who is regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 draft irrespective of position — might drop down to third overall pick for New York, suggesting that the Giants would choose him with this selection.

Kiper anticipates that Sanders will be selected by the New Orleans Saints at the ninth overall pick, and he believes that the Giants will address their quarterback needs again when they have the 34th selection, which falls early in the second round. According to Kiper’s prediction for day two, the Giants are set to choose QB Jalen Milroe from Alabama with that pick, noting that the team plans to meet him later this week.

Currently, there is some affection towards Milroe in NFL circles, and he might integrate nicely into the team in New York. Kiper wrote He would get the opportunity to study under Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, enhancing his pre-snap reads and refining his precision between short and intermediate distances. Milroe excels at throwing long passes and has the ability to alter games with his running. In 2024, he scored 20 times through rushing.

Milroe accounted for 45 touchdown passes During his tenure at Alabama, along with 33 rushing touchdowns.

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Rams Poised to Secure 4,300-Yard QB for Matthew Stafford's Legacy Continuation

The Los Angeles Rams continue to stand behind Matthew Stafford as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, yet they have already begun searching for his potential successor.

Stafford still has two years left on his present deal and will be 37 when the upcoming season starts. Despite their playoff appearance and first-round win against the Minnesota Vikings as a visiting team, the Rams do not possess a top draft choice. Nevertheless, Los Angeles holds the 26th overall selection, and according to recent predictions from Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN, they might utilize this pick for Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Coach Sean McVay of the Rams might turn Dart into a solid option as a starting player down the line. However, I refer to this potential development as ‘in the future’ since Matthew Stafford’s contract restructuring ensures he remains with the team for at least one more year. Kiper wrote But he’s 37 years old, and the Rams need to plan for 2026 and beyond. Dart has the capability to deliver passes directly into receivers’ strike zones with precision, and his skill at throwing on the move is exciting to see. He had 4,279 yards through the air, 29 touchdown passes and six interceptions in the previous season."

"With an entire season to develop under Stafford and adjust to the NFL game following his time in Lane Kiffin's run-pass option heavy scheme, Dart possesses a high ceiling professionally," Kiper went on to say.

In Kiper's most recent mock draft, Dart is selected as the third quarterback. He goes after Shedeur Sanders who was picked by the New Orleans Saints at number nine, followed by Cam Ward being chosen by the Tennessee Titans with the first overall pick.

According to Kiper’s projection, the Cleveland Browns are likely to choose Tyler Shough with the 33rd overall pick in the second round, while the New York Giants are expected to select Jalen Milroe with the following pick, No. 34.

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