Jets’ Wilson – Fields not carried out displaying what he can do

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — With regards to quarterback Justin Fields, the New York Jets aren’t gloating, however they’re reveling in his Week 1 efficiency, saying they knew he was able to massive issues.

“He is not carried out but; we’re not carried out,” huge receiver Garrett Wilson mentioned Thursday. “We’re all excited for the alternatives we have now to go present the world what we are able to do.”

Fields, criticized by followers and media for a spotty preseason, performed probably the greatest video games of his profession in his Jets debut. He ran for 2 touchdowns, handed for one and accomplished 16 of twenty-two makes an attempt for 218 passing yards. His Complete QBR (79.4) was his seventh highest in 45 begins.

The Jets suffered a last-minute loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-32, however Fields’ efficiency has infused the group with confidence because it prepares for the Buffalo Payments (1-0) on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Wilson, who performed with Fields at Ohio State, mentioned his quarterback’s aggressive mentality and willingness to run are rubbing off on his teammates. He rushed 12 instances for 48 yards towards the Steelers.

“This sport rewards those who like it … and he loves the sport,” Wilson mentioned. “He performs it the precise approach and has the precise mindset. Each time he takes the sphere, all of the teammates, that stuff’s contagious, proper?

“So, when your quarterback’s doing that, it is like you haven’t any alternative. I will pop up after taking a success or no matter it could be since you see him do it.”

After slicing Aaron Rodgers, the Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract as a free agent, hoping that he may resurrect his profession. Within the opener, he displayed better-than-advertised accuracy, becoming the ball into some tight home windows.

Fields operated primarily within the pocket, the place he had struggled prior to now, however he additionally made off-script performs.

“Stuff like that for receivers is sort of a dream,” mentioned Wilson, who had seven receptions for 95 yards and a landing. “Rapidly, you are simply operating routes, and also you get the break-off and play avenue ball a little bit bit and it is open. Yeah, man, we’re all excited.”

Jets coach Aaron Glenn cautioned that it was just one sport and that Fields nonetheless is a “work in progress,” however he could not resist a little bit jab on the media.

“I believe every one in every of you guys have been dogging him all throughout preseason about what he cannot do, and I believe he simply confirmed what he can do,” Glenn mentioned.

When Fields threw a 33-yard landing to Wilson, it triggered reminiscences for heart Josh Myers, who performed with them at Ohio State. The primary individual to congratulate Wilson was tight finish Jeremy Ruckert, one other former Buckeye.

“I advised [Justin] it was like 2019 once more,” Myers mentioned.

Mentioned Fields: “It felt like outdated instances, for certain.”

Fields could possibly be with out beginning receiver Josh Reynolds (hamstring), who was on the damage report Thursday and did not follow. Veterans Tyler Johnson and Allen Lazard, inactive final week, seemingly would be part of Wilson as the highest three receivers for the sport if Reynolds is inactive. Cornerback Sauce Gardner (groin) has a brand new damage and was restricted in follow.