The Justin Fields era in New York is effectively over. Monday’s benching made it official, as the Jets are now moving forward with Tyrod Taylor, and barring an unforeseen miracle (or typical Jets shenanigans), Fields’ next snaps will come for a different franchise.
That reality brings the conversation to a far more painful place, as we can now assess the financial fallout of the signing the Jets made eight months ago. The Jets' decision to sign Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million in guarantees was a worthwhile, albeit expensive, gamble.