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QB Justin Fields (2019-20 B1G Off POY, 2020 Silver Football, 2019 B1G CCG MVP, Kansas City Chiefs)

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Captain Buckeye said:
I think we might need to accept that JF has not done as well as we thought he would.

I’m shocked he’s not done better
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he was unfinished coming out of OSU... had 2020 been a normal season with a normal amount of games he should have left... I still feel he should have stayed for another season to craft his skills...
 
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Captain Buckeye said:
I think we might need to accept that JF has not done as well as we thought he would.

I’m shocked he’s not done better
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His issue in college was that he didn't seem to see the field very well and took too long to pull the trigger. It didn't matter as much in college because he had better protection and weapons that were able to get open. That issue didn't improve in the NFL.
 
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exhawg said:
His issue in college was that he didn't seem to see the field very well and took too long to pull the trigger. It didn't matter as much in college because he had better protection and weapons that were able to get open. That issue didn't improve in the NFL.
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Yep it was a noticable issue with him after Haskins. Cause Haskins got the ball out quick but Justin threw a better ball. Stroud was a combination of the 2 which is why he's done the best in the pros
 
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Buckeneye said:
Traded to the Chiefs

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New York Jets trade Justin Fields to Chiefs for 2027 draft pick

The Kansas City Chiefs traded a 2027 NFL draft pick to the New York Jets in exchange for quarterback Justin Fields, according to multiple reports.
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@BuckeyeNation27. I haven't forgotten about our talk. Eventually, I'll have more on that. Life just gets in the way, as you know.
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www.si.com

Justin Fields Trade Grades: Chiefs, Jets Execute Deal for Quarterback

The second wave of free agency begins this week, but not before the Chiefs and Eagles executed a surprising trade. On Monday morning, the Chiefs acquired quarte
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For Fields, it’s a great development. After the Jets traded for Geno Smith last week, he was slated to be in competition with Brady Cook for the backup spot. Now, while he’s certainly going to sit behind Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, he’s being allowed to learn from not only a future Hall of Fame quarterback but also a Hall of Fame coach in Andy Reid.

Over the years, Reid has taken plenty of quarterbacks and revitalized their careers, whether it’s been a young, unproven name such as Kevin Kolb or a veteran like Michael Vick or Jeff Garcia. Fields, 27, is entering the last year of his contract and is playing on his fourth team in as many years, jumping from the Bears to the Steelers, the Jets and now the Chiefs.

In 2025, Fields signed a two-year, $40 million contract with New York but only started nine games before being benched. He threw for 1,259 yards and seven touchdowns against one interception while posting a 38.7 QBR.

From Kansas City’s perspective, this is an on-brand move for general manager Brett Veach. Veach has long been willing to take on former first-round picks and has done so with mixed results. Over the years, the Chiefs have either signed or traded for linebacker linebackers Darron Lee and DeAndre Baker, receiver Kadarius Toney, corners DeAndre Baker cornerbacks Damon Arnette and Damon Arnette DeAndre Baker, offensive lineman Cam Erving, and others, hoping to find the talent which that made them early selections to begin with.

In Fields, Kansas City will be getting a replacement for Gardner Minshew II, who signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Cardinals last week. Fields had success in Chicago, throwing 17 touchdown passes while rushing for 1,143 yards in 2022. However, he also took a league-high 55 sacks and fumbled 16 times that year, showcasing his intrigue and issues.

In Kansas City, Fields will have an opportunity to learn and reset, potentially setting him up for a rebirth in the way we’ve seen Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have over recent years.
 
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