The Steelers sounded content with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields last year, yet passed on re-signing either. So far, that seems to be the right move. Of course, going on a five-game losing streak to end the year with Wilson kind of helped clarify things. And while they may have had some interest in continuing to work with Fields, the Jets overpaid for the opportunity.
Halfway through the season, the Giants have already benched Wilson, and the Jets appear on the verge of benching Fields. While this helps validate the Steelers’ decision to move on, it also hurts their compensatory capital.